Red Bartsia
Taken at
Baron's Haugh
on 7th August 2023 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens.
Taken at
Gruinart
on 10th July 2017 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
Taken at
Baron's Haugh
on 25th July 2016 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
Red Bartsia.
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AKA:
Odontites vernus.
Lamiales.
Orobanchaceae.
Perennial herbaceous.
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Dry and sunny.
June - September.
Up to 40 cms tall
Lives as a parasite on the roots of grasses. Pollinated by bees and wasps.