Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
20949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 119 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020278

Common Names

  • Scorzonera
  • Paradoxa
  • Black Salsify

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Synonyms

  • Scorzonera picridioides Boiss. [unknown]
  • Picridium picroides Karsl. [unknown]
  • Picridium picroides Halácsy [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera paradoxa (also called Paradoxical Salsify, among many other common names) is a biennial flower native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is drought tolerant. It has a tall, upright habit and its leaves are long and narrow. It produces small yellow flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for medicinal and culinary purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera paradoxa has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the late summer. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera paradoxa is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Scorzonera paradoxa

Scorzonera paradoxa is native to Europe, and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Scorzonera paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera paradoxa?

Scorzonera paradoxa

What is the common name of Scorzonera paradoxa?

Scorzonera

What is the family of Scorzonera paradoxa?

Asteraceae

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243327-1: Based on the initial data import