Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scyria
ID:
31723

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.Gust. & Snogerup

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 125(4): 323 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031052

Common Names

  • Scorzonera scyria
  • Scyrian Viper's Grass
  • Scyrian Blackwort

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Description

Scorzonera scyria (also called Scyrian Viper's-grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe. It has a clumping habit, with multiple stems that grow up to 1 foot tall. Its leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and its flowers are yellow and clustered in a spike. It grows in dry, sandy soils, such as those found in deserts and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera scyria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera scyria has small yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera scyria is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Scorzonera scyria

Scorzonera scyria is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Scorzonera scyria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera scyria?

Scorzonera scyria

What is the common name of Scorzonera scyria?

Scyrian Vipersgrass

What is the family of Scorzonera scyria?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-130035: Based on the initial data import
Mats A. Gustafsson (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Gust.' in the authors string.
Sven Emil Snogerup (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snogerup' in the authors string.