Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
crassicaulis
ID:
33326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 8(2): 191 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032655

Common Names

  • Scorzonera crassicaulis
  • Thick-stemmed Scorzonera
  • Broad-stemmed Scorzonera

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Description

Scorzonera crassicaulis (also called Thick-stemmed Scorzonera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera crassicaulis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera crassicaulis has yellow-white flowers with a long calyx. The seeds are small, oblong and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera crassicaulis is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Scorzonera crassicaulis

Scorzonera crassicaulis is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Scorzonera crassicaulis FAQ

What are the common names of Scorzonera crassicaulis?

Common names of Scorzonera crassicaulis include Thick-stemmed Viper's-grass and Thick-stemmed Black-salsify.

What is the growth habit of Scorzonera crassicaulis?

Scorzonera crassicaulis is a biennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem up to 1 m tall.

What is the range of Scorzonera crassicaulis?

Scorzonera crassicaulis is native to 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,