Austrian viper's-grass Takhtajaniantha austriaca

Asteraceae

Species information

Other scientific names

Scorzonera austriaca

Description

A herb with narrow to oblong leaves and heads of strap-shaped florets on flowering stems. It grows in habitats such as dry grasslands and rocky habitats.

Plant traits

Growth form

forb

Life cycle

perennial

Height

10–50 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

dry grasslands · rocky habitats

Light

full sun

Moisture

dry

Soil

base-rich

Substrate

calcareous

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

native

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