Western salsify, also called yellow salsify and western goatbeard, is a pretty enough wildflower, but it leaves these spectacular seed heads that look like giant dandelions. The root, when cooked, is said to taste like oysters.
I posted something very similar on 21st June but did not know what it was. Somebody suggested that it’s Rough Hawkbit but not convinced but I am now convinced that it is Western Salsify. Makes for a great photo.
@wakelys Susan I just went back and looked at yours again, and I think you're right. I've never noticed one still partially closed like that, but it does look awfully similar. And they do make for a great shot, open or closed or in between!
June 28th, 2021
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