Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tunicata
ID:
79773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Köie

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 8(2): 196 (1955).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079102



Common Names

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


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Description

Scorzonera tunicata (also called 'Tunicate Viper's Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera tunicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera tunicata has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera tunicata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-bloom.

Where to Find Scorzonera tunicata

Scorzonera tunicata is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as in the Great Basin and the Rocky Mountains.

Scorzonera tunicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera tunicata?

Scorzonera tunicata

What is the common name of Scorzonera tunicata?

Tunicate Viper's Grass

What type of plant is Scorzonera tunicata?

Herbaceous perennial

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-35697: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Mogens Køie (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Köie' in the authors string.