Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
21760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sibth. & Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. viii. 61. t. 783.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021089



Common Names

  • Pygmy Viper's Grass
  • Pygmy Viper's-grass
  • Pygmy Viper Grass


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Description

Scorzonera pygmaea (also called Dwarf Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scorzonera pygmaea sub. pygmaea
Scorzonera pygmaea sub. nutans (Czeczott) D.F.Chamb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera pygmaea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette-like structure, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera pygmaea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Scorzonera pygmaea

Scorzonera pygmaea can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, particularly in the south of France and Italy.

Scorzonera pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera pygmaea?

Scorzonera pygmaea

What is the common name of Scorzonera pygmaea?

Pygmy Viper's Grass

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera pygmaea?

Dry, rocky slopes in the western United States

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

John Sibthorp (1758-1796): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sibth.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243363-1: Based on the initial data import