Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
humilis
ID:
79441

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 790 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078770

Common Names

  • Scorzonera
  • Viper's Grass
  • Black Salsify

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Synonyms

  • Scorzonera candollei Vis. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera nervosa Lam. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera alpina Pollini [unknown]
  • Scorzonera glastifolia Hegetschw. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera tenuifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Hieracium scorzoneroides E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Scorzonera plantaginea graminifolia Peterm. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera candollei candollei [unknown]
  • Scorzonera humilis humilis [unknown]
  • Scorzonera plantaginea plantaginea [unknown]
  • Scorzonera humilis humilis [unknown]
  • Scorzonera nervosa Gilib. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera macrorhiza Schleich. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera clusii Asso [unknown]
  • Scorzonera plantaginea Gaudin [unknown]
  • Scorzonera tenuifolia Schrad. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera lanata Schrank [unknown]
  • Scorzonera lanuginosa Baumg. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera bohemica F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Scorzonera humilis tenuifolia (DC.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera candollei tenuifolia (DC.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Scorzonera austriaca Balb. [illegitimate]
  • Podospermum scorzoneroides Turcz. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera plantaginifolia Schleich. [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera humilis (also called Viper's grass, Black salsify, and Black oyster plant, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the daisy family. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and is found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera humilis is small, yellow, and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera humilis is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in late summer. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Scorzonera humilis

Scorzonera humilis is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Scorzonera humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera humilis?

Scorzonera humilis

What are the common names of Scorzonera humilis?

Black salsify, viper's grass, black oyster plant

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera humilis?

Scorzonera humilis is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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