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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Lathraea squamaria

Family : OROBANCHACEAE (Broomrape Family)
Common Name (UK) : Toothwort
Common Name (DE) : Schuppenwurz
Common Name (FR) : Lathrée écailleuse
Habitat : In forests, a parasitic plant of trees and shrubs.
Remarks :
First appearing : May
Abundance :

  • Photo Date : May 26, 2005
  • Location :Near Gutenberg, Schwäbische Alb.
    N48° 31.363' E9° 31.115'