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Wildflowers of Europe

Rhinanthus minor

Family : OROBANCHACEAE (Broomrape Family)
Common Name (UK) : Yellow Rattle
Common Name (DE) : Kleiner Klappertopf
Common Name (FR) : Petit rhinanthe
Habitat : Hay fields and lowland grassland. Occasional in upland grassland and rock ledges
Remarks : The roots parasitise the roots of adjacent plants and these sometimes respond by gall production
First appearing : May
Abundance : Common

  • Photo Date : May 22, 2004
  • Location : Hillside in the place called Schumisberg near Leonberg.