Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1499 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074896
Common Names
- Black Salsify
- Black Oyster Plant
- Viper's Grass
Description
Scorzonera glastifolia (also called Glaucous Scorzonera, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers and glaucous leaves. It is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States, and is found in rocky, dry, and desert habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera glastifolia is a perennial herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera glastifolia is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera glastifolia is a hardy perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring.
Where to Find Scorzonera glastifolia
Scorzonera glastifolia is found in the Caucasus region, including parts of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Scorzonera glastifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera glastifolia?
Scorzonera glastifolia
What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera glastifolia?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the common name of Scorzonera glastifolia?
It is commonly known as the glaucous scorzonera.
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,