Corn Cockle

(Agrostemma githago)

 

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Line Drawing: Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada, Second Edition.

 

Corn Cockle (Agrostemma githago)

Alien: Native of Europe.

Identification: Flowers pink to purple-pink. Petals ovate with a slight indentation at the apex. Sepals long, pointed, hairy, greatly exceeding the petals in length. Base of the calyx with strong ribs. Leaves elongate, narrow, strongly pointed at the apex. Plant 1 to 3 feet in height.

Distribution: Throughout North America except for the American Southwest.

Habitat: Corn Cockle is a weed found in disturbed habitats such as fields, roadsides, and empty lots.

Flowering period: June to September.

Corn Cockle (Agrostemma githago)

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 The long, pointed sepals and the ridged calyx easily identify this species.

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