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Red Bartsia

Odontites vernus

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Description:

Odontites vernus (red bartsia) is a wild flower from the Scrophulariaceae, Figwort family native to Europe and Asia and occurring as an alien in North America.The red bartsia is a common plant in low-fertility soils, where it lives partially as a parasite on the roots of grasses. The red bartsia has pinkish and red flowers from June to September.

Habitat:

They prefer dry conditions and full sun light exposure and are pollinated by bees and wasps.

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Red Odontites (Odontites vernus) - Information on Red Odontites, Odontites vernus

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