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Rhinanthus minor L.

yellow rattle (Orobanchaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Rhinanthus minor is a widespread and variable hemiparasite of various grassland types.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2009-06-16

 yellow rattle / Rhinanthus minor: _Rhinanthus minor_ is a widespread and variable hemiparasite of various grassland types.

The flowers of Rhinanthus minor are pollinated by bumblebees.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2009-06-25

 yellow rattle / Rhinanthus minor: The flowers of _Rhinanthus minor_ are pollinated by bumblebees.

The dry seeds rattle in the papery capsules when ripe, giving Rhinanthus minor its common name.

Beckley (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-07-31

 yellow rattle / Rhinanthus minor: The dry seeds rattle in the papery capsules when ripe, giving _Rhinanthus minor_ its common name.

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