Scorzonera helodes - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helodes
ID:
134141
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 122: 76 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133470
Common Names
- Black Salsify
- Viper's Grass
- Oyster Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scorzonera helodes (also called Smooth Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers that is native to Europe. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera helodes is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera helodes is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera helodes is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate it, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and fertilize it once a month. The plant will bloom in late summer and early autumn.
Where to Find Scorzonera helodes
Scorzonera helodes is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Scorzonera helodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera helodes?
Scorzonera helodes
What type of plant is Scorzonera helodes?
It is an herbaceous perennial.
Where is Scorzonera helodes native to?
It is native to Europe and North Africa.
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-94273: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.