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Melampyrum pratense[Agg]
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Photo: Mark Hyde
Derwent Grange Farm, Co. Durham
Photo: Mark Hyde
Derwent Grange Farm, Co. Durham
Photo: Mark Hyde
Derwent Grange Farm, Co. Durham
Photo: Mark Hyde
Derwent Grange Farm, Co. Durham
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| Kent number: | 124/19/3 |
| BRC number: | 920001256 |
| Synonyms: | |
| Common names: | Common Cow-wheat (English) |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| BSBI Species Code: | A1 |
| Description: |
Annual herb. Leaves linear to ovate, entire. Flowers arranged horizontally, in pairs directed to one side of the stem, in axils of green, leaf-like bracts, upper bracts sometimes dentate. Calyx-lobes linear-setaceous. Corolla 10-18 mm, yellow to whitish; tube much longer than the calyx; lower lip straight. Capsule dehiscing along one margin. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | pratense: of meadows |
| Habitat: | In woodland and on heaths. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | |
| Flowering time: | |
| Worldwide distribution: | Europe, eastwards to Asia. |
| Growth form(s): | Annual. |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Tuesday 29 July 2008 |
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BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Melampyrum pratenseEOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Melampyrum pratense
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Melampyrum pratense
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Melampyrum pratense
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network): Melampyrum pratense
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Melampyrum pratense
Ispot: Melampyrum pratense
JSTOR Plant Science: Melampyrum pratense
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Melampyrum pratense
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Melampyrum pratense
The Plant List (version 1.1): Melampyrum pratense
Tropicos: Melampyrum pratense
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