Scorzonera verrucosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
120436
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 764 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119765
Common Names
- Warty Viper's Grass
- Black Salsify
- Scorzonera verrucosa
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Scorzonera verrucosa (also called Warty Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It prefers open, sunny areas and is found in grasslands, meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera verrucosa is an edible plant, with its roots being boiled or roasted and eaten. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves and stems can be boiled and used to treat various ailments. The plant is also used as an ornamental, as its bright yellow flowers are attractive.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera verrucosa is a yellow-green color, with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Scorzonera verrucosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year for the seedlings to become established. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant.
Where to Find Scorzonera verrucosa
Scorzonera verrucosa is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in the countries of Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine.
Scorzonera verrucosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera verrucosa?
Scorzonera verrucosa
What are the common names of Scorzonera verrucosa?
Warty viper's grass
Where is Scorzonera verrucosa found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
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-8105: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.