Status:
valid
Authors:
Kamelin & S.V.Smirn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 5(1): 17 (2002) (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126011
Common Names
- Veresczagin's Hawkweed
- Veresczagin Hawkweed
- Veresczagin's Scorzonera
Description
Scorzonera veresczaginii (also called Veresczagin's Scorzonera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and serrated. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are small achenes. It grows in moist soils, in meadows, and in the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera veresczaginii is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and daisy-like flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as an accent plant in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorzonera veresczaginii has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera veresczaginii is an evergreen perennial native to Central Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Scorzonera veresczaginii
Scorzonera veresczaginii is found in the Caucasus region.
Scorzonera veresczaginii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera veresczaginii?
Scorzonera veresczaginii
What is the common name of Scorzonera veresczaginii?
Veresczagin's viper's grass
What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera veresczaginii?
Grassy slopes and steppes
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
S.V. Smirnov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.V.Smirn.' in the authors string.