American Cow-Wheat
Melampyrum lineare Lam.
Melampyrum lineare, known as American Cow-Wheat, is a member of the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to North America, occurring in southern Canada and the northern United States, including regions such as Labrador, Newfoundland, and parts of the Appalachian Mountains. This species is often found in dry, acidic soils and open woodlands.
Description
Melampyrum lineare is an herbaceous plant that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. It is widely distributed across southern Canada and the northern U.S., including areas such as Alberta, British Columbia, and parts of the Appalachian Mountains. The plant is adapted to a range of habitats but is typically found in dry, acidic soils and exposed woodlands. It was first described in 1797 by the botanist Lam.
Other common names
American Cow-WheatLinear Cow-WheatNarrow-Leaved Cow-WheatNarrowleaf Cow WheatNarrowleaf Cowwheat
Distribution
Labrador · Newfoundland · Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Vermont-US
Synonyms
Melampyrum brachiatumMelampyrum lanceolatumMelampyrum latifoliumMelampyrum lineare var. americanumMelampyrum lineare var. pectinatumMelampyrum lineare subsp. pectinatumMelampyrum americanumMelampyrum lineare f. brachiatumMelampyrum lineare f. stenophyllumMelampyrum lineare f. platyphyllumMelampyrum lineare subsp. typicumMelampyrum lineare subvar. brachycladumMelampyrum lineare var. latifoliumMelampyrum pratense var. americanum
