Plant species

glacial yellow-rattle Rhinanthus glacialis

Orobanchaceae

Species information

Description

An annual hemiparasite with opposite leaves and two-lipped yellow flowers subtended by conspicuous bracts. A dominant hemiparasitic species on the high Karst.

Plant traits

Growth form

forb

Life cycle

annual

Height

20–70 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

mesic grasslands · subalpine habitats

Light

full sun

Moisture

mesic

Soil

indifferent

Substrate

indifferent

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

native

Interesting facts

As a hemiparasite it can reduce the vigour of surrounding grasses and influence grassland structure.

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