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Scorzonera undulata deliciosa - (Guss.)Maire.

Common Name
Family Asteraceae or Compositae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Calcareous soils in the hills[50].
Range S. Europe - S. Italy.
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Other Uses    (0 of 5)
Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Well drained soil Moist Soil Full sun
Scorzonera undulata deliciosa


Scorzonera undulata deliciosa

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Scorzonera undulata deliciosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

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Synonyms

S. deliciosa.

Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers  Root
Edible Uses:

Root - cooked[2, 105]. A sweet and very grateful flavour[2]. It is considered by some to be equal in quality to the cultivated scorzonera, S. hispanica[2]. Flowers - raw[61, 177].

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any soil in sun or light shade[200].

References   Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Propagation

Seed - sow spring in the greenhouse. Prick out the seedlings as soon as they are large enough to handle into relatively deep pots to accommodate the tap root. If growth is good, plant out in early summer, other wise grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter and plant them out in late spring of the following year. Division in autumn or as growth commences in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in a cold frame, planting them out once they are well established in the summer.

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther
Hypochoeris scorzonerae Perennial0.0 -  LMHNDM11 
Reichardia picroidesFrench Scorzonera, Common brighteyesPerennial0.5 7-10  LMHSNM50 
Scorzonera acanthocladaTeke-SaghyzPerennial0.0 -  LMHNDM002
Scorzonera albicaulis Perennial0.3 -  LMHNDM202
Scorzonera austriaca Perennial0.5 -  LMHNDM20 
Scorzonera crocifolia Perennial0.5 -  LMHNDM10 
Scorzonera divaricata Perennial0.0 -  LMHNDM202
Scorzonera hispanicaScorzoneraPerennial1.0 5-9  LMHSNM401
Scorzonera hissaricata Perennial0.0 -  LMHNDM002
Scorzonera mollis Perennial0.3 5-9  LMHNDM20 
Scorzonera mongolica Perennial0.0 -  LMHNDM20 
Scorzonera papposa Perennial0.3 -  LMHNDM20 
Scorzonera parviflora Biennial/Perennial0.6 -  LMHNDM10 
Scorzonera ptilophora Perennial0.0 -  LMHNDM20 
Scorzonera racemosa Perennial0.0 -  LMHNDM002
Scorzonera schweinfurthii Perennial0.0 -  LMHNDM10 
Scorzonera tau-saghyzTau-SaghyzPerennial0.0 -  LMHNDM002
Scorzonera tragapogonoides Perennial0.0 -  LMHNDM002
Scorzonera tuberosa Perennial0.1 -  LMHNDM10 
Scorzonera turkestanica Perennial0.0 -  LMHNDM002
Scorzonera undulata Perennial0.3 -  LMHNDM20 
Scorzonera virgata Perennial0.3 -  LMHNDM002

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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