Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pachycephala
ID:
85982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech & Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 122: 36 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085311

Common Names

  • Black Salsify
  • Viper's Grass
  • Oyster Plant

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Description

Scorzonera pachycephala (also called Thick-Headed Salsify, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera pachycephala is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera pachycephala has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, serrated leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera pachycephala is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular watering.

Where to Find Scorzonera pachycephala

Scorzonera pachycephala is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the islands of El Hierro, La Gomera, La Palma, and Tenerife.

Scorzonera pachycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera pachycephala?

Scorzonera pachycephala

What is the common name of Scorzonera pachycephala?

Scorzonera pachycephala

What type of plant is Scorzonera pachycephala?

Herbaceous perennial

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-41723: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.