Status:
valid
Authors:
Sosn. ex Grossh. & Sosn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Trav. Inst. Bot. Tbilissi, Acad. Sc. URSS, Fil. Georgienne 2: 218. 1938 , latine
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067910
Common Names
- Scorzonera dzhavakhetica
- Dzhavakhetica Viper's Grass
- Dzhavakhetica Black Salsify
Synonyms
- Scorzonera sosnovskyi Lipsch. [unknown]
Description
Scorzonera dzhavakhetica (also called Caucasian viper's grass, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera dzhavakhetica is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It is often used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves can be used to make a tea that has a mild, sweet flavor. The roots can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable or used to make a medicinal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorzonera dzhavakhetica has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera dzhavakhetica is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.
Where to Find Scorzonera dzhavakhetica
Scorzonera dzhavakhetica is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Scorzonera dzhavakhetica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera dzhavakhetica?
Scorzonera dzhavakhetica
What is the common name of Scorzonera dzhavakhetica?
Dzhavakhetica Viper's Grass
What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera dzhavakhetica?
Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas
What is the flowering period of Scorzonera dzhavakhetica?
May to August
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,