Yellow rattle  (Rhianthus minor)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Biology

Yellow rattle is hemi-parasitic on the roots of various grasses. It therefore requires grasses in order to survive (3). The flowers are present from May to August and the seeds become ripe from July to September (5). The flowers are typically pollinated by bumblebees, but if they are not pollinated they can self-fertilise (2).

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