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FNA | Family List | FNA Vol. 19, 20 and 21 | Asteraceae | Scorzonera

2. Scorzonera hispanica Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 2: 791. 1753.

Black or Spanish salsify

Perennials. Leaf blades 120–400 × (1–)3–6 mm, margins entire (flat or undulate). Involucres 20–30 × 8–12+ mm. Phyllaries ovate-lanceolate to lanceolate, glabrous. Cypselae 10–15(–20) mm; pappi 9–15(–20) mm. 2n = 14.

Flowering Jun–Jul. Disturbed sites; 10–200 m; introduced; Calif.; Europe.

Scorzonera hispanica sometimes is used culinarily.


 

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