Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aristata
ID:
41666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ramond ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franc. 4: 922 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040995

Common Names

  • Aristata Scorzonera
  • Aristata Viper's Grass
  • Aristata Black Salsify

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Description

Scorzonera aristata (also called aristate Scorzonera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are lanceolate in shape and have toothed margins. It grows in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera aristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera aristata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera aristata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and avoid over-watering.

Where to Find Scorzonera aristata

Scorzonera aristata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Scorzonera aristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera aristata?

Scorzonera aristata

What is the common name of Scorzonera aristata?

Aristate Viper's Grass

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera aristata?

Dry grasslands in the Mediterranean

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-139645: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Louis Ramond de Carbonnières (1755-1827): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramond' in the authors string.