Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
intricata
ID:
10475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 9 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009804



Common Names

  • Intricata Viper's Grass
  • Scorzonera Intricata
  • Intricata Viper's Grass


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Synonyms

  • Scorzonera intricata intricata [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera intricata (also called Intricate Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and grows in dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera intricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera intricata is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera intricata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Scorzonera intricata

Scorzonera intricata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, Libya, Morocco, and Spain.

Scorzonera intricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera intricata?

Scorzonera intricata

What is the family of Scorzonera intricata?

Asteraceae

Where is Scorzonera intricata found?

Europe

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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