Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
crocifolia
ID:
79715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sibth. & Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. viii. 63. t. 785.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079044



Common Names

  • Crowfoot Scorzonera
  • Scorzonera
  • Black Salsify


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Description

Scorzonera crocifolia (also called Black Salsify, Viper's Grass, and Oyster Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has yellow ray florets and a yellow disc floret, and grows in grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera crocifolia is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera crocifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera crocifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Scorzonera crocifolia

Scorzonera crocifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Scorzonera crocifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera crocifolia?

Scorzonera crocifolia

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera crocifolia?

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

What are the common names of Scorzonera crocifolia?

Common names include cross-leaved viper's-grass, cross-leaved viper's-grass-daisy, and cross-leaved viper's-grass-aster.

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

John Sibthorp (1758-1796): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sibth.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243135-1: Based on the initial data import