Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenuisecta
ID:
23615

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grossh. & Sosn.) Czerep.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Vasc. Pl. Russia Adjacent States : 96 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022944



Common Names

  • Slender salsify
  • Slender viper's grass
  • Slender goat's beard


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Description

Scorzonera tenuisecta (also called slender-segmented viper's grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera tenuisecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera tenuisecta is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera tenuisecta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or fall.

Where to Find Scorzonera tenuisecta

Scorzonera tenuisecta can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho and Montana.

Scorzonera tenuisecta FAQ

What type of plant is Scorzonera tenuisecta?

Scorzonera tenuisecta is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Scorzonera tenuisecta found?

Scorzonera tenuisecta is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

What is the growth habit of Scorzonera tenuisecta?

Scorzonera tenuisecta has a low-growing, rosette-forming habit.

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-122176: Based on the initial data import
Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Dmitrii Ivanovich Sosnowsky (1886-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosn.' in the authors string.
Sergei Cherepanov (1921-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czerep.' in the authors string.