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Scorzonera ptilophora, commonly known as black salsify, is a perennial plant native to regions including Austria, the Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, and parts of Central European Russia. Scorzonera ptilophora (Latin: Scorzonera ptilophora) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Scorzonera ptilophora is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Scorzonera ptilophora is a member native to AUT, BLT, BLR, BGM, RUC, and CZE. Scorzonera ptilophora thrives in well-drained to moist soils with a pH of 5–5.5 and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soil types.
Scorzonera ptilophora grows best in 7/10 light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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