Viper's grass
Scorzonera humilis
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Estonia, Europe, France, Luxembourg, Slovenia
How it is used for food
The root has been used as a famine food. The pollen or dust in the flowers is eaten.
It is a famine food.
Edible parts
Root, pollen
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mustjuur, Nizki gadnjak