Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1771
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 278 (1771)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014158
Common Names
- Scorzonera Hirsuta
- Hirsuta Scorzonera
- Hairy Viper's Grass
Description
Scorzonera hirsuta (also called hairy viper's grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has a thick, woody stem and is covered in spiny leaves. The flowers are yellow and have a yellow center.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera hirsuta is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, grey-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera hirsuta is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in late spring or early summer and replant them in individual pots. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Scorzonera hirsuta
Scorzonera hirsuta is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Scorzonera hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera hirsuta?
Scorzonera hirsuta
What is the family of Scorzonera hirsuta?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Scorzonera hirsuta?
Hairy Vipers-grass
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,