Odontites vernus Red Bartsia N
There are three sub species of Odontites vernus: ssp vernus, ssp serotinus and the rare ssp littoralis but they are tricky to distinguish. A member of the Orobanchacaea family, this is partially parasitic plant on grasses similar to Rhinanthus minor (Yellow Rattle).
Odontites vernus is found throughout the British Isles including the Hebridean islands.
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LHS: Newborough Warren, Anglesey 23rd August 2001 RHS: Near Ruthven barracks, Scotland 26th July 2009
Added on November 24th 2004, amended January 30th 2005, updated 18th January 2011, updated 29th May 2012, updated 26th June 2026