Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alba
ID:
59291

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.R.Stewart

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Pakistan : 778 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058620



Common Names

  • Scorzonera alba
  • White Viper's Grass
  • White Scorzonera


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Description

Scorzonera alba (also called White Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera alba is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera alba has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera alba is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Scorzonera alba

Scorzonera alba is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows and pastures.

Scorzonera alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera alba?

Scorzonera alba

What type of plant is Scorzonera alba?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Scorzonera alba native to?

It is native to Europe

Species in the Scorzonera genus

Scorzonera aucheriana, Scorzonera safievii, Scorzonera racemosa, Scorzonera musili, Scorzonera transiliensis, Scorzonera bracteosa, Scorzonera acuminata, Scorzonera koelpinioides, Scorzonera intricata, Scorzonera aytatchii, Scorzonera mariovoensis, Scorzonera davisii, Scorzonera mollis, Scorzonera hissariae, Scorzonera hirsuta, Scorzonera ramosissima, Scorzonera gorovanica, Scorzonera raddeana, Scorzonera filifolia, Scorzonera joharchii, Scorzonera inaequiscapa, Scorzonera austriaca, Scorzonera pisidica, Scorzonera tragopogonoides, Scorzonera longiana, Scorzonera paradoxa, Scorzonera cinerea, Scorzonera pygmaea, Scorzonera tenuisecta, Scorzonera hieraciifolia, Scorzonera acanthoclada, Scorzonera seidlitzii, Scorzonera renzii, Scorzonera grubovii, Scorzonera mirabilis, Scorzonera luristanica, Scorzonera kandavanica, Scorzonera eriophora, Scorzonera ikonnikovii, Scorzonera scyria, Scorzonera subaphylla, Scorzonera reverchonii, Scorzonera albicans, Scorzonera pulchra, Scorzonera crassicaulis, Scorzonera adilii, Scorzonera yemensis, Scorzonera iliensis, Scorzonera troodea, Scorzonera sinensis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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