Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 122 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077040
Common Names
- Scorzonera
- Pubescens Scorzonera
- Hairy Scorzonera
Synonyms
- Scorzonera pubescens pubescens [unknown]
Description
Scorzonera pubescens (also called downy black salsify, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Scorzonera pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scorzonera pubescens is a yellow-orange color and has a daisy-like structure. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scorzonera pubescens is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Scorzonera pubescens
Scorzonera pubescens is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.
Scorzonera pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scorzonera pubescens?
Scorzonera pubescens
What is the common name of Scorzonera pubescens?
Hairy Viper's-grass
Where is Scorzonera pubescens found?
Scorzonera pubescens is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
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,