Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hissariae
ID:
14142

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xi. (1889) 172.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013471



Common Names

  • Hissar Viper's Grass
  • Hissar Viper's-grass
  • Hissar Viper's Grass Plant


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Description

Scorzonera hissariae (also called Hissar Vipersgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a woody stem and leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky areas, and disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera hissariae has many medicinal uses, including the treatment of fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera hissariae is a yellow daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a spiny surface. The seedling is a small rosette of spiny, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera hissariae is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Scorzonera hissariae

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

Scorzonera hissariae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera hissariae?

Scorzonera hissariae

What is the family of Scorzonera hissariae?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Scorzonera hissariae?

Hissar Viper's Grass

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,