Saturday 6 July 2013

Parentucellia viscosa

Parentucellia viscosa Yellow bartsia

Flowers from April to July and can grow to 50cms. It is hemiparasitic and takes it's nutrients from other grassy plants. It grows in damp fields and verges. it is often confused with the yellow Bartsia trixago as they are very similar. Note must be taken of the leaf structure.


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