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Wildflowers of Europe

Melampyrum sylvaticum

Family : OROBANCHACEAE (Broomrape Family)
Common Name (UK) : Small Cow-wheat
Common Name (DE) : Wald-Wachtelweizen
Common Name (FR) : Melampyre des bois
Habitat : Forest, pasture land, moors.
Remarks : A protected species in Northern Ireland.
First appearing : July
Abundance : Abundant

  • Photo Date :July 16, 2005
  • Location :Near Hirschegg, Kleinwalsertal, Austria.