Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
undulata
ID:
64396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
gcc

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. ii. 86 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063725

Common Names

  • Scorzonera Undulata
  • Undulata Scorzonera
  • Undulata Viper's Grass

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Description

Scorzonera undulata (also called 'Wavy Scorzonera', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has long, wavy leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera undulata is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a vegetable. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scorzonera undulata sub. undulata
Scorzonera undulata sub. deliciosa (Guss.) Maire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera undulata has yellow-orange flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera undulata is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including dry, sandy soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in the late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Scorzonera undulata

Scorzonera undulata can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows in southern and central Europe.

Scorzonera undulata FAQ

What type of soil does Scorzonera undulata prefer?

Scorzonera undulata prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Scorzonera undulata prefer?

Scorzonera undulata prefers warm, dry climates.

What type of light does Scorzonera undulata prefer?

Scorzonera undulata prefers full sun.

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-2069: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.