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Wildflowers of Europe

Melampyrum pratense

Family : OROBANCHACEAE (Broomrape Family)
Common Name (UK) : Common Cow-wheat
Common Name (DE) : Wiesen-Wachtelweizen
Common Name (FR) : Mélampyre des prés
Habitat : Woods or heathery ground.
Remarks :
First appearing : June
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :June 4, 2005
  • Location :Near Schelingen, Kaiserstuhl.
    N48° 06.637' E7° 41.979'
  • Photo Date :June 23, 2005
  • Location :The forest west of Botnang, Stuttgart.
    N48° 47.536' E9° 05.797'
  • Photo Date :July 14, 2005
  • Location :Along the Steinsträssle in the forest west of Botnang, Stuttgart.
    N48° 47.272' E9° 06.714'