Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
15338

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 125 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014667



Common Names

  • Ramosissima Scorzonera
  • Ramosissima Viper's Grass
  • Ramosissima Black Salsify


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Synonyms

  • Scorzonera ramosissima kermanensis Bornm. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera ramosissima ramosissima [unknown]
  • Scorzonera eriosperma Aucher ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera ramosissima (also called branched scorzonera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It can also be used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera ramosissima is a yellow flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera ramosissima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Scorzonera ramosissima

Scorzonera ramosissima is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Italy, Spain, and Greece.

Scorzonera ramosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera ramosissima?

Scorzonera ramosissima

What are the common names of Scorzonera ramosissima?

Branching scorzonera

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera ramosissima?

It is found in dry, open woods 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,