Rhinanthus alectorolophus
Rhinanthe crête-de-coq
Hairy Yellow Rattle
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | 18-23 mm |
| Flowering months | July, August, September |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate, Elliptic |
| Height | 10-20 cm |
Description
A semi-parasite, very hairy.
The hairy sepals and bracts are yellowish-green. The dry seeds inside the capsule make a rattling sound, hence the common name, Hairy Yellow Rattle. Damp, calcareous soil.
Flowers
The flowers arise from the pale green leaf axil at the top of the stem. The flower has two lips, the upper lip has on either side a blue tooth (2mm).
Leaves
Elliptic oval leaf, Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Oval to long, wider in the middle, pointed and serrated.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: dry, splits open when ripe, 8-12 mm.
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