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Lathraea squamaria

Toothwort

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Common name

Toothwort, Common Toothwort

Scientific name

Lathraea squamaria L.

Conservation status and threats

Not protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Herbaceous perennial parasitic plant. Height up to 30 cm. Flowering March-May [Delipavlov et al., 2003].

Distribution in Bulgaria

Throughout the country, 0-1200 m altitude [Delipavlov et al., 2003].

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