Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gorovanica
ID:
15544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nazarova

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 73(3): 433 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014873

Common Names

  • Scorzonera
  • Black Salsify
  • Viper's Grass

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Description

Scorzonera gorovanica (also called Gorovan Scorzonera, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Central Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is found in rocky and sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera gorovanica has been used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an anti-inflammatory, and for treating digestive issues. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera gorovanica has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have lance-shaped leaves that are covered in short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera gorovanica is an annual plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Scorzonera gorovanica

Scorzonera gorovanica is native to Russia and can be found in the Caucasus region.

Scorzonera gorovanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera gorovanica?

Scorzonera gorovanica

What is the common name of Scorzonera gorovanica?

Gorovan's viper's grass

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera gorovanica?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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-114390: Based on the initial data import
Estella A. Nazarova (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nazarova' in the authors string.