Scorzonera papposa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papposa
ID:
83566
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 119 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082895
Common Names
- Pappose Viper's-grass
- Pappose Scorzonera
- Pappose Black-salsify
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scorzonera papposa (also called Pappus-leaved Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco to Turkey and Syria. It grows in grasslands, steppes, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera papposa is a hardy plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera papposa has yellow petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
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Scorzonera papposa is a low-growing, perennial herb. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer. The plant prefers well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Scorzonera papposa
Scorzonera papposa can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes in Central and Southern Europe.
Scorzonera papposa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera papposa?
Scorzonera papposa
What is the common name of Scorzonera papposa?
Pappose Hawk's-beard
What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera papposa?
Scorzonera papposa is found in dry, grassy places, such as steppes and meadows
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-39392: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.