Scorzonera hispanica
Scorzonera
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Scorzonera hispanica.
Plant photos
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Pseudopodospermum hispanicum in flower.
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Leaves of Pseudopodospermum hispanicum.
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Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Scorzonera
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Grote schorseneer
- French
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- Salsifis noir
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.
Sources [1]Kew's family placement for the genus Scorzonera (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun, Partial shade
Uses
Leaves, Root, Flowers, Coffee
None
Description
Cooked carrot has a pleasant sweet taste. Usually, the carrot is eaten at the end of its first growing year, but it can also be cultivated in the second year without a decline in quality. The carrot contains inulin, a starch that is not easily digested by humans. As a result, it mostly passes through the digestive system undigested and is excreted, which can cause flatulence in some people. The leaves are edible when raw. The young, tender shoots are usually eaten in early spring. The flower buds can also be eaten raw, for example, added to salads. They have their own distinctive flavor and are also suitable for brightening up salads. Additionally, roasted carrots can serve as a coffee substitute.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Scorzonera hispanica L., name ID 3072848, row 872409; Pseudopodospermum hispanicum (L.) Zaika, Sukhor. & N.Kilian, name ID 3246152, row 665801
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 558035; name ID 3134279; Scorzonera L.. Family column.
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