Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hispida
ID:
121938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. 215. 1775 [1 Oct 1775]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121267



Common Names

  • Black Salsify
  • Viper's Grass
  • Spanish Salsify


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Description

Scorzonera hispida (also called Viper's grass, Black salsify, and Spanish salsify, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, but it is widely naturalized in other parts of the world. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera hispida is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera hispida has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera hispida is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Scorzonera hispida

Scorzonera hispida can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Scorzonera hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera hispida?

Scorzonera hispida

What is the common name of Scorzonera hispida?

Black salsify

What is the growth habit of Scorzonera hispida?

It is a herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a flowering stem

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-82495: Based on the initial data import
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.