Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
33290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lomak.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Trudy Tiflissk. Bot. Sada 2: 289 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032619



Common Names

  • Black Salsify
  • Viper's Grass
  • Black Oyster Plant


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Description

Scorzonera pulchra (also called Velvet Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy areas and has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera pulchra is a low-maintenance plant that can be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera pulchra has yellow flowers, with a single seed per flower. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera pulchra is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Sow seed in spring or autumn and divide in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Scorzonera pulchra

Scorzonera pulchra is native to the Mediterranean region.

Scorzonera pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera pulchra?

Scorzonera pulchra

What type of plant is Scorzonera pulchra?

Scorzonera pulchra is an annual herb

What is the growth habit of Scorzonera pulchra?

Scorzonera pulchra is a low-growing, spreading plant

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,