Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
inaequiscapa
ID:
18675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. ex Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 762 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018004



Common Names

  • Scorzonera inaequiscapa
  • Inequiscapate Viper's-grass
  • Inequiscapate Scorzonera


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Description

Scorzonera inaequiscapa (also called Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small yellow flowers and is usually found in grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera inaequiscapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera inaequiscapa has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera inaequiscapa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in the spring. The seed should be sown in a flat in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Scorzonera inaequiscapa

Scorzonera inaequiscapa can be found in the mountains of Central Europe.

Scorzonera inaequiscapa FAQ

What are the common names of Scorzonera inaequiscapa?

Common names of Scorzonera inaequiscapa include unequal-headed scorzonera and unequal-headed viper's grass.

What is the habitat of Scorzonera inaequiscapa?

Scorzonera inaequiscapa is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

What are the characteristics of Scorzonera inaequiscapa?

Scorzonera inaequiscapa is an annual or biennial plant that grows to a height of up to 1m. It has a spiny stem and leaves that are deeply lobed and covered in white hairs.

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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