It's a relative to the dandelion. Every weed, plant in your yard, you can eat, make tea, rub on your body. God doesn't make junk.

They are favorite for bees. I cut them down once the root starts to dry out, so it can spring new plants for the bees to enjoy. I used to clean out my farm of all weeds, then I found out I was destroying food and nutrition. And, I don't use pesticides anymore. I noticed as well that I get a lot of butterflies, and interesting birds. Once you make your yard suitable for anything to live there, you will get some of mother nature's finest.

Im the only one in my neighborhood that doesn’t spray for dandelions, but my neighbours are the older generation that believe in the perfect lawn.
Thanks for the info. Never noticed them before, glad I stopped to smell the salsify.

Those grow wild here in Texas too 😍

Yesterday it finally flowered, then the flowers closed by the afternoon, is that common with them?
They are a nice looking flower for sure

A quick search shows it common to North America, sometimes referred to as goats beard. Says roots and leaves are good to eat. And to answer my own question yes it flowers in the morning and closes in the afternoon.
Lots of beneficial learning this morning!