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PlantLCLeast Concern

Yellow Rattle

Rhinanthus minor

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A semi-parasitic plant that attaches to grass roots and weakens them, reducing grass vigour and allowing wildflowers to establish. It is the key species in meadow restoration and has been called the meadow-maker for this reason.

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Quick Facts

Category
Plant
Latin name
Rhinanthus minor
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.