Family: Scrophulariaceae   Figwort Family

Genus: Melampyrum   Cowwheat
About 10-20 species native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They are semi-parasitic on other plants.

Scientific Name: Melampyrum pratense L.
Common Name(s): Common Cow-Wheat
Growth Type: annual
Species Description: Lives in pastures or old woodlands.

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Caption: plant image ID: Hrb-MEAPR-001 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense, vegetative