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  5. Mints, Plantains, Olives, and Allies
  6. Broomrape Family
  7. Cow-wheats
  8. Common Cow-wheat

species 27,818 observations

Common Cow-wheat

Melampyrum pratense

Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 5
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Moorland Clouded Yellow, Cryptic Bumble Bee, Cranberry Blue 3

Key traits

Layer
Ground covers
Light
Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Rocky Loam
Soil pH
Acid
Habit
Dense Spreading
Plant type
Annual Ground cover Wildflower

From NC State Extension.

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