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| Identification |
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Genus
Scorzonera
Species
hispanica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
black salsify
scorzonera
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S12009
Data source
UnVeg p349
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun to partial shade is needed for Scorzonera hispanica to do its best.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is oyster flavored and non-starchy, but is occasionally a little bitter. Scorzonera hispanica is most commonly used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
5"
Row spacing
2'
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Sep 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Partially hardy
Heat requirement
Any
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Time to harvest
120 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Roots
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
oyster flavored and non-starchy, but is occasionally a little bitter
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
New crops can be started from April through September, providing a 6 month rotation. Provide 5" spacing when grown in quantity. Space rows about 2' apart. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 120 days. Scorzonera hispanica is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Scorzonera hispanica is a perennial.
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