Melampyrum

Melampyrum arvense

Melampyrum cristatum

Melampyrum lineare

Melampyrum nemorosum

Melampyrum pratense is an annual wildflower indigenous to the British Isles, particularly abundant in the western and northern regions. It features slender, erect stems that can reach heights of approximately 50 cm, adorned with narrow, pointed leaves that serve as a food source for the caterpillars of the heath fritillary butterfly. From late spring to early autumn, primarily during summer, the upper part of the stem showcases narrow, tubular yellow flowers arranged in widely spaced pairs. These blooms attract bees and also provide nourishment for the caterpillars of the lead-coloured pug moth.

Melampyrum pratense

Melampyrum pratense subsp. commutatum is an annual wildflower indigenous to the British Isles, with a preference for southern regions. Its slender, upright stems can reach heights of approximately 50 cm and bear narrow, pointed leaves that serve as a food source for the caterpillars of the heath fritillary butterfly and the lead-coloured pug moth. From late spring to early autumn, the upper portion of the stems features pale yellow, tubular flowers arranged in loose pairs, with peak blooming occurring during the summer months, attracting bees with their nectar.

Melampyrum pratense subsp. commutatum

Melampyrum pratense subsp. pratense is an annual wildflower indigenous to the British Isles, particularly prevalent in the western and northern regions. It features slender, upright stems that can reach approximately 50 cm in height, adorned with narrow, pointed leaves that serve as a food source for the caterpillars of the heath fritillary butterfly and the lead-coloured pug moth. From late spring through early autumn, the upper portion of the stem produces narrow, tubular yellow flowers in widely spaced pairs, with the peak bloom occurring in summer, offering nectar to bees.