Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
5437

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xi. (1890) 324.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004766



Common Names

  • Scorzonera bracteosa
  • Bracted Viper's Grass
  • Bracted Black Salsify


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Synonyms

  • Achyroseris bracteosa (C.Winkl.) Kamelin & Tagaev [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera bracteosa (also called 'Bracted Viper's Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera bracteosa is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera bracteosa has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera bracteosa is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Scorzonera bracteosa

Scorzonera bracteosa is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Scorzonera bracteosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera bracteosa?

Scorzonera bracteosa

What is the common name of Scorzonera bracteosa?

Bracted viper's grass

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera bracteosa?

Scorzonera bracteosa is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

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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