Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
suberosa
ID:
96462

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 275 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095791



Common Names

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


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Description

Scorzonera suberosa (also called Corky-Rooted Scorzonera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands, scrub, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera suberosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scorzonera suberosa sub. cariensis (Boiss.) D.F.Chamb.
Scorzonera suberosa sub. suberosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera suberosa has yellow flowers with a single head of disc florets. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera suberosa can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Cultivation is best in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will flower more profusely if given regular watering.

Where to Find Scorzonera suberosa

Scorzonera suberosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Southern France, Italy, and Spain.

Scorzonera suberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera suberosa?

Scorzonera suberosa

What is the common name of Scorzonera suberosa?

Corky-fruited scorzonera

What is the family of Scorzonera suberosa?

Asteraceae

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-51964: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.