Unknown (“Western Salsify”)

These are growing wild and look like a very large Dandelion Clock but they are not, its approximately 125mm or 5 inch diameter and stand 600mm or 2 feet high, anyone have any idea what they are ?

[Carole G]

Sorry, I don't now what it is ,but looks impressive

[Ulrika]

Got my attention.... Dandelion on steroids? 😜

[Hazel]

Peter -are you sure you've not been cultivating these specially for 365?! Very artistic!

[Lena Nau]

Beautiful, whatever they are

[Dianne]

What an amazing find! The triffids have arrived!

[Dawn]

Beautiful fins and image fav

[Margo]

Very beautiful fav

[Denise Wood]

Onion weed????

[Babs]

Wow, incredible. A dandelion in a growbag.

[Nova]

What ever they are, the size is impressive and the photo as well. :)

[Lou Ann]

Garden Answers says it is a “Western Salsify”. A wildflower with a big “dandelion-like” seed head. Your photo is wonderful.

[Henri Russell]

Great photo. My first thought was that it was a Texas dandelion, but I see @louannwarren has found the proper answer for you. Smile.

[Peter]

@yorkshirekiwi Thank you for your comment and Fav Carole its a known as a Western Salsify in the states thanks to Lou Ann's @louannwarren research:)

[Peter]

@ulla Ha Ha thanks for your amusing Idea and Fav Ulrika made me smile:)

[Peter]

@quietpurplehaze Thank you for your interesting suggestion but not the case Hazel, there are lots growing wild along an old disused railway embankment now part of a nature walk:)

[Peter]

@lenanau Thank you for finding the time to comment Lena its appreciated and welcome to the wonderful world of photography and 365 project, stick with it and you will see lots to encourage and inspire you along the way:)

[Peter]

@dide Thanks for your comments Dianne its amazing what you discover when your out and about in the countryside:)

[Peter]

@Dawn Thank you Dawn for your comment and fav:)

[Peter]

@777margo Thank you for your comment and Fav they are both appreciated Margo:)

[Peter]

@gilbertwood Thanks for the try Denise It would appear its a Western Salsify:)

[Peter]

@onewing Ha Ha nice comment Babs made me smile but it was growing in the wild:)

[Peter]

@novab Thank you so much for your lovely comment Nova:)

[Peter]

@louannwarren Thank you so much for the identification Lou Ann, looks like your got it in one, looked it up on Google its full title is Tragopogon dubius (Salisfy) and is known by many names around the world:)

[Peter]

@henrir Thank you for your comment and Fav, Henri, looks like your dear friend Lou Ann @louannwarren has solved the mystery for us all right this time:)