Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
129579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn & Sint.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 42: 266 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128908



Common Names

  • Black Salsify
  • Viper's Grass
  • Scorzonera


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Synonyms

  • Podospermum bicolor (Freyn & Sint.) Kuth. [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera bicolor (also called Two-Colored Scorzonera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow lobes and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its flower heads are yellow and bloom in the spring. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera bicolor has yellow flowers with a black center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera bicolor is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. It can be grown from seed in early spring or fall and should be planted in a sunny location. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The plants should be thinned to a spacing of 8-10 inches. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall. The roots should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section and planted in a prepared bed.

Where to Find Scorzonera bicolor

Scorzonera bicolor can be found in the United States in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Scorzonera bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera bicolor?

Scorzonera bicolor

What is the common name of Scorzonera bicolor?

Black salsify

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera bicolor?

Scorzonera bicolor is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and sunny habitats.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-89867: Based on the initial data import
Josef Franz Freyn (1845-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freyn' in the authors string.
Paul Sintenis (1847-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sint.' in the authors string.