Melampyrum arvense

Family: Orobanchaceae

What it is like

It produces annual stems that are erect and divided. They grow 10-50 cm tall. The seeds are oval and slightly crooked on one side. They are 5-6 mm long by 2 mm wide.

Also put in the family Scrophulariaceae. An unresolved name in The Plant List.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, France, Luxembourg

How it is used for food

The seeds can be mixed with wheat flour to make bread but the bread will be black.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Melampyrum purpurascens Gilib.;