Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
isophylla
ID:
101325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Post

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Pl. Postianae 3: 13. 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000100654



Common Names

  • Scorzonera
  • Viper's Grass
  • Black Salsify


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Description

Scorzonera isophylla (also called isophyllous viper's-grass, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and it typically grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera isophylla is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is a great choice for adding texture and color to the garden, and it is also drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera isophylla has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1/2 inch. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera isophylla can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Scorzonera isophylla

Scorzonera isophylla can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Scorzonera isophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera isophylla?

Scorzonera isophylla

What is the common name of Scorzonera isophylla?

Isophyllous Viper's-grass

What is the family of Scorzonera isophylla?

Asteraceae

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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