Small-Flowered Viper's Grass (Scorzonera parviflora)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Scorzonera parviflora is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). 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 saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. Used as a spinach. — Used as a spinach.

Habitat & North American Range

Saline soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)