Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
radiata
ID:
91977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex Fisch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
F.E.L. von Fischer - Fl. Altaic. in C.F. von Ledebour, Fl. Altaic. 4. 1833 160 1833

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091306

Common Names

  • Scorzonera radiata
  • Radiate Vipersgrass
  • Radiated Viper's-Grass

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Synonyms

  • Scorzonera radiata radiata [unknown]
  • Scorzonera radiata rebuensis (Tatew. & Kitam.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Scorzonera rebunensis Tatew. & Kitam. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera radiata subacaulis Lipsch. & Krasch. [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera radiata (also called radiate scorzonera, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, narrow leaves. It is native to the western United States and Mexico and is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera radiata is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera radiata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera radiata is an annual herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Scorzonera radiata

Scorzonera radiata can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Scorzonera radiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera radiata?

Scorzonera radiata

What is the common name of Scorzonera radiata?

Rayed Viper's Grass

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera radiata?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and meadows in the mountains of California, Nevada, and Utah

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,