Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
81687

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 791 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081016



Common Names

  • Narrow-leaved Viper's Grass
  • Narrow-leaved Vipergrass
  • Narrow-leaved Scorzonera


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Synonyms

  • Scorzonera macrocephala DC. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera graminifolia minor Willk. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera pinifolia Gouan [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera angustifolia (also called narrow-leaved viper's grass, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a rosette of narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera angustifolia is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera angustifolia is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera angustifolia is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Scorzonera angustifolia

Scorzonera angustifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It is found in countries such as Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Scorzonera angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera angustifolia?

Scorzonera angustifolia

What is the common name of Scorzonera angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Viper's Grass

What is the family of Scorzonera angustifolia?

Asteraceae

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,