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Rhinanthus alectorolophus

European Yellowrattle
Also known as: Alectorolophus crista-galli var. hirsutus (Lam.) Jess. +16 more
  • Alectorolophus crista-galli var. hirsutus (Lam.) Jess.
  • Alectorolophus grandiflorus subsp. hirsutus
  • Alectorolophus grandiflorus var. hirsutus (Lam.) Formánek
  • Alectorolophus grandiflorus var. hirsutus (Lam.) Rouy
  • Alectorolophus grandiflorus var. pubens Wallr.
  • Alectorolophus grandiflorus var. wallrothii Rouy
  • Alectorolophus grandiflorus Wallr.
  • Alectorolophus hirsutus (Lam.) All.
  • Alectorolophus hirsutus (Lam.) Sterneck
  • Alectorolophus hirsutus f. alpinus (Semler) Hayek
  • Alectorolophus hirsutus var. leucodon (Döll) E.Baumann
  • Alectorolophus major var. medius Rchb.
  • Alectorolophus medius (Rchb.) Dalla Torre & Sarnth., 1912
  • Mimulus alectorolophus Scop.
  • Rhinanthus alectorolophus subsp. alectorolophus
  • Rhinanthus alectorolophus subsp. medius Schinz & Thell.
  • Rhinanthus alectorolophus subsp. pseudomedius Soó
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiparasitic annual.

Rhinanthus alectorolophus (commonly known as European yellowrattle) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Originating in Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

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)
Corse

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