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Lathraea clandestina

Purple Toothwort
Also known as: Clandestina clandestina (L.) Huth +7 more
  • Clandestina clandestina (L.) Huth
  • Clandestina pallidiflora Martrin-Donos, 1864
  • Clandestina penduliflora Lam.
  • Clandestina purpurea Hill
  • Clandestina rectiflora Lam.
  • Lathraea clandestina f. albiflora (Rouy) J.D.Arm.
  • Lathraea clandestina f. rosea J.D.Arm.
  • Lathraea clandestina var. pallidiflora (Martrin-Donos) Rouy
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic perennial.

Lathraea clandestina (commonly known as Purple Toothwort) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Indigenous to Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belgium, France, Italy, Spain

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal

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