Rhinanthus minor Yellow rattle (Scrophulariaceae)

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Rhinanthus minor
Yellow rattle
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The Rhinanthus minor plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yellow rattle.

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Latin Name:  Rhinanthus minor
Common Name:  Yellow rattle
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  This plant might be poisonous to livestock[200].

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grassland[17]. There are various sub-species that grow on basic or calcareous soils[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest either sowing the seed in situ in a lawn or meadow or, if seed is in short supply, sowing it in a pot of turf in a cold frame. It is probably best to sow as soon as the seed is ripe but a spring sowing can also be tried.

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