greater yellow rattle
Rhinanthus alectorolophus
Broom-rape family (Orobanchaceae)
Least Concern (LC)
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Themes
Crown jewel in the Nijmegen Botanic Garden.
Rattles remain true to their name. Shake a plant that still has its ripe seeds and listen to the seeds moving about within the capsule - a real rattle!
Details
Description: | (hemi)-parasite, 20-80 cm; penetrates the roots of grasses and then proceeds to take water and minerals from this host. |
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Distributions: | Europe |
Habitat: | Grassland (also on hillsides) and roadside verges |
Year cycle: | Flowers only once (monocarpic annuals) |
Flowering period: | Mei - juli |
Flower color: | Yellow |
At its best: | Mei - juli |