Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 124 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062339
Common Names
- Scorzonera latifolia
- Broadleaf Scorzonera
- Broadleaf Scorzonera Flower
Synonyms
- Scorzonera lasiospora Boiss. & Balansa [unknown]
- Lasiospora latifolia Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
- Lasiospora nervosa Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Scorzonera paniculata Boiss. [unknown]
- Lasiospora paniculata Walp. [unknown]
- Scorzonera latifolia abbreviata Lipsch. [unknown]
- Scorzonera latifolia typica Trautv. [unknown]
- Scorzonera latifolia latifolia [unknown]
- Scorzonera latifolia glabrata Trautv. [unknown]
- Scorzonera latifolia media Lipsch. [unknown]
- Scorzonera latifolia angustifolia Lipsch. [unknown]
- Scorzonera latifolia macrophylla Lipsch. [unknown]
- Scorzonera nervosa Trevir. [unknown]
Description
Scorzonera latifolia (also called Black Salsify, Viper's Grass, and Viper's Herb, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorzonera latifolia has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera latifolia is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Scorzonera latifolia
Scorzonera latifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Scorzonera latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera latifolia?
Scorzonera latifolia
What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera latifolia?
Mountain meadows and grasslands of the Mediterranean region
What is the flower color of Scorzonera latifolia?
Yellow
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,