Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
serpentinica
ID:
82277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. xciii. 102 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081606

Common Names

  • Scorzonera serpentinica
  • Serpentine Viper's Grass
  • Serpentine Black Salsify

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Description

Scorzonera serpentinica (also called viper's grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera serpentinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The plant is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorzonera serpentinica is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have a rosette-like shape and are about 4 cm in diameter.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera serpentinica is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It flowers in late summer and early autumn.

Where to Find Scorzonera serpentinica

Scorzonera serpentinica is native to Europe, and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Scorzonera serpentinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera serpentinica?

Scorzonera serpentinica

What is the common name of Scorzonera serpentinica?

Serpentine Viper's-grass

What is the natural habitat of Scorzonera serpentinica?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky hillsides

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,

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