Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 22: 288 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029118
Common Names
- Scorzonera Mirabilis
- Miracle Viper's Grass
- Miracle Vipergrass
Description
Scorzonera mirabilis (also called Mirable Scorzonera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as prairies, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera mirabilis is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scorzonera mirabilis has small yellow flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera mirabilis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or fall. Division can also be used to propagate the plant.
Where to Find Scorzonera mirabilis
Scorzonera mirabilis is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often near cliffs or in dry, grassy meadows.
Scorzonera mirabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera mirabilis?
Scorzonera mirabilis
What type of plant is Scorzonera mirabilis?
It is an annual herb
Where does Scorzonera mirabilis grow?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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,