Cretan Viper's grass
Scorzonera cretica

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows up to 45 cm tall. It has thin strap like leaves. They can be 5-30 cm long by 0.1-1 cm wide. The flowers are yellow but can be red underneath.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Crete, Mediterranean

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gelasia cretica (Willd.) Zaika, Sukhor. & N. Kilian; Lasiospora cretica Cass.; Scorzonera dependens Rech.f.; Scorzonera lassitica Vierh.;