This is called "Salsify" it is classed as a wild herb. It has also been called other names like Goatsbeard, Oyster Plant, Vegetable Oyster, Purple Oyster Plant, Yellow Salsify, & Meadow Salsify. Salsify has a single headed blossom, mainly composed of a large yellow or purple wheel of ray flowers. Large, white, round seed heads (about 2-3 in in diameter) develop when these flowers mature, usually during August. These images were taken July 11/2011.
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