Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mollis
ID:
13178

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3: 522 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012507



Common Names

  • Mollis Scorzonera
  • Scorzonera
  • Mollis Viper's Grass


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Synonyms

  • Scorzonera eriosperma Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera mollis mollis [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera mollis (also called Soft Scorzonera, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can grow up to 2 feet tall and has small, yellow flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scorzonera mollis sub. mollis
Scorzonera mollis sub. szowitzii (DC.) D.F.Chamb.
Scorzonera mollis sub. idaea (Gand.) Lack

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera mollis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera mollis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Scorzonera mollis

Scorzonera mollis can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Scorzonera mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera mollis?

Scorzonera mollis

What are the common names of Scorzonera mollis?

Soft Viper's Grass

What is the habitat of Scorzonera mollis?

Dry open woods, pastures, and roadsides

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,