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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

Synonyms