Status:
valid
Authors:
(Popl.) Lipsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxix. 72 v
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122111
Common Names
- Black Salsify
- Viper's Grass
- Curved Viper's Grass
Description
Scorzonera curvata (also called Curved Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is found growing in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera curvata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera curvata is yellow, with a small, star-shaped bloom. The seed is small, dark brown, and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera curvata is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and the divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Scorzonera curvata
Scorzonera curvata can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Scorzonera curvata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera curvata?
Scorzonera curvata
What is the common name of Scorzonera curvata?
Curved Vipersgrass
What is the family of Scorzonera curvata?
Asteraceae
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,