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(Pseudopodospermum hispanicum)
Black Salsify (Pseudopodospermum hispanicum)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Pseudopodospermum hispanicum, commonly known as Black Salsify, is a deciduous perennial herb native to a variety of habitats in Europe, including grasslands, roadsides, and open fields. This plant typically reaches a height of 3 feet (0.9 meters) and a width of 1 foot (0.3 meters). It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and bears striking yellow flowers in the summer and fall, which are highly attractive to pollinators. The flowers give way to seed heads that resemble those of dandelions.
Black Salsify is valued for its edible taproot, which is consumed as a root vegetable, and its flowers, which add a splash of color to herbaceous borders and wildflower gardens. It is relatively easy to maintain and can be grown as a food crop or ornamental plant. In cultivation, it prefers full sun exposure and can adapt to a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it tolerates medium amounts of water, it is also drought-resistant once established. Gardeners should be aware that it can self-seed and spread if not managed, potentially becoming weedy in favorable conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Black Salsify is valued for its edible taproot, which is consumed as a root vegetable, and its flowers, which add a splash of color to herbaceous borders and wildflower gardens. It is relatively easy to maintain and can be grown as a food crop or ornamental plant. In cultivation, it prefers full sun exposure and can adapt to a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it tolerates medium amounts of water, it is also drought-resistant once established. Gardeners should be aware that it can self-seed and spread if not managed, potentially becoming weedy in favorable conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 3-4 feet
- Width: 0.75-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to grasslands, roadsides, and open fields in Europe
Other Names
Common Names: Black Oysterplant, Common Viper’s-Grass
Scientific Names: , Pseudopodospermum hispanicum,
GBIF Accepted Name: Pseudopodospermum hispanicum (L.) Zaika, Sukhor. & N.Kilian