Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 777 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118927
Common Names
- Alpine Viper's Grass
- Psychrophila Scorzonera
- Snow Viper's Grass
Synonyms
- Scorzonera persica Boiss. [unknown]
- Scorzonera pseudolanata Grossh. [unknown]
- Scorzonera judaica Eig [unknown]
Description
Scorzonera psychrophila (also called Black Salsify, Viper's Grass, and many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its stems can reach up to 60 cm in height. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera psychrophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera psychrophila is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera psychrophila is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn, but they need to be kept moist and cool.
Where to Find Scorzonera psychrophila
Scorzonera psychrophila can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Scorzonera psychrophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera psychrophila?
Scorzonera psychrophila
What is the family of Scorzonera psychrophila?
Asteraceae
Where is Scorzonera psychrophila native to?
Europe
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,