Scorzonera hispanica
Sp. Pl. 2: 791. 1753.
Common names: Black or Spanish salsify
Introduced
Perennials. Leaf-blades 120–400 × (1–) 3–6 mm, margins entire (flat or undulate). Involucres 20–30 × 8–12+ mm. Phyllaries ovatelanceolate to lanceolate, glabrous. Cypselae 10–15 (–20) mm; pappi 9–15 (–20) mm. 2n = 14.
Phenology: Flowering Jun–Jul.
Habitat: Disturbed sites
Elevation: 10–200 m
Distribution
Introduced; Calif., Europe
Discussion
Scorzonera hispanica sometimes is used culinarily.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.
"fine" is not a number.
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hirsute +
papillate +
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persistent +
falling +
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ovatelanceolate;lanceolate or linear +
winged +
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Black or Spanish salsify +
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10mm;15mm +
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