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Linaria vulgaris

Family : PLANTAGINACEAE (Plantain Family)
Common Name (UK) : Common Toadflax
Common Name (DE) : Gemeine Leinkraut
Common Name (FR) : Linaire commune
Habitat : Waste land but is also to be seen in hedgerows and on well drained grassy banks.
Remarks : Introduced to the U.S. where it is considered a noxious weed. Said to be used to treat gout. The young shoots can be eaten cooked.
First appearing : June
Abundance :

  • Photo Date : June 23, 2005
  • Location : In the forest west of Botnang, Stuttgart.
    N48� 47.585' E9� 05.854'