Medium
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Melampyrum pratense
Species · care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
At a glance
What Melampyrum pratense is
Server-rendered factual summary — what AI Overviews and Perplexity quote when answering questions about this plant.
Melampyrum pratense is a species in the Melampyrum genus, commonly called Common cow-wheat, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Its native range is European meadows. 1 public specimen of Melampyrum pratense are catalogued on collecto.rs across 1 collector. Aggregated across public specimens, collectors most commonly report a light preference of partial sun, medium watering frequency, cool temperature range, and moderate humidity. Explore other Melampyrum species or jump straight to a specific cultivar below.
- Rank
- Species
- Genus
- Melampyrum
- Species
- pratense
- Common name
- Common cow-wheat
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Native range
- European meadows
- Collectors on collecto.rs
- 1
- Public specimens
- 1
- Most common light
- Partial sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Cool
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Partial sun
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Cool
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Moderate
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Collectors
People growing Melampyrum pratense
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Questions
Frequently asked about Melampyrum pratense
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Melampyrum pratense?
Melampyrum pratense is a species in the Melampyrum genus. Commonly known as Common cow-wheat, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to European meadows. Collectors on collecto.rs track 1 public specimen across 1 collector.
How do you care for Melampyrum pratense?
Across 1 public specimen on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Melampyrum pratense is Partial sun light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Melampyrum pratense?
Melampyrum pratense is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Melampyrum pratense called?
Melampyrum pratense is also known as Melampyrum pratense, Melampyrum pratense f. albido-sulfureum, Melampyrum pratense f. umbrosum, Marinellia vulgaris, and Melampyrum pratense f. extremum.
Where can I see real photos of Melampyrum pratense?
Browse public Melampyrum pratense collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by 1 collector. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Melampyrum pratense on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Melampyrum pratense, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Melampyrum pratense collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.