YELLOW GOAT'S-BEARD. 



Broad o'er its imbricated cup, 



The Goat's-beard spreads its golden rays ; 

 But shuts its cautious petals up, 



Retreating from the noontide blaze. 



Smith, 



Tragopogon pratensis. Yellow Goat's-beard. 

 Name derived from two Greek words, signifying a goat and 

 beard, which the down of the seed somewhat resembles. 

 Opening Closing 



At 5 or 6 o'clock. At noon. 



