Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
circumflexa
ID:
128970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krasch. & Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 1934, n. s. xliii. 148.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128299



Common Names

  • Black Salsify
  • Viper's Grass
  • Oyster Plant


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Description

Scorzonera circumflexa (also called Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera circumflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scorzonera circumflexa sub. circumflexa
Scorzonera circumflexa sub. glaberrima (Bunge) Tagaev
Scorzonera circumflexa sub. oxiana Popov ex Tagaev

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera circumflexa is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and spiny, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera circumflexa is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring. Seeds should be sown in a sunny spot in the garden in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Scorzonera circumflexa

Scorzonera circumflexa is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Switzerland.

Scorzonera circumflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera circumflexa?

Scorzonera circumflexa

What is the common name of Scorzonera circumflexa?

Corkscrew salsify

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera circumflexa?

Grasslands and steppes

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-89287: Based on the initial data import
Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.
Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' in the authors string.