Lowland Meadow Species v1 - Mar 25 Flashcards
What is the common name of Cynosurus cristatus?
Crested Dog’s-tail
A tufted, fine-leaved grass with distinctive comb-like flower heads, forming a dense sward in dry meadows.
Describe the appearance of Anthoxanthum odoratum.
A sweet-smelling grass with golden-green flower spikes that release a vanilla-like scent when dried
Commonly known as Sweet Vernal-grass.
What type of grass is Festuca rubra?
A fine-leaved, tufted grass with creeping rhizomes, forming a dense carpet
Known as Red Fescue.
What is the scientific name for Common Bent?
Agrostis capillaris
A slender, wiry grass with open, airy flower heads that turn purple-brown in summer.
What distinguishes Holcus lanatus?
A soft, hairy grass with pinkish-purple flower heads and a distinctive velvety texture
Commonly referred to as Yorkshire Fog.
What is the common name for Lotus corniculatus?
Bird’s-foot Trefoil
A low-growing plant with bright yellow pea-like flowers and seed pods resembling a bird’s foot.
What is the appearance of Trifolium pratense?
A common meadow plant with rounded, pink-purple flower heads and distinctive three-lobed leaves
Known as Red Clover.
Fill in the blank: Trifolium repens has _______ flower heads.
white
It is similar to red clover but often has a pink tinge and grows on creeping stems.
What characterizes Lathyrus pratensis?
A scrambling perennial with bright yellow, pea-like flowers and tendrils that help it climb among other plants
Known as Meadow Vetchling.
What is the common name for Leucanthemum vulgare?
Oxeye Daisy
A classic wildflower with large white daisy-like flowers and a bright yellow center.
Describe Centaurea nigra.
A thistle-like plant with deep purple, brush-like flower heads that are attractive to pollinators
Commonly known as Common Knapweed.
What type of flower is Ranunculus acris?
A tall buttercup species with glossy yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves
Known as Meadow Buttercup.
What is Prunella vulgaris commonly known as?
Selfheal
A low-growing plant with spikes of purple, tubular flowers and creeping stems.
What does Achillea millefolium look like?
A feathery-leaved plant with flat-topped clusters of small white or pink flowers, aromatic when crushed
Commonly referred to as Yarrow.
What is the scientific name for Devil’s-bit Scabious?
Succisa pratensis
A tall meadow plant with round, blue-purple flower heads favored by butterflies.
What characterizes Betonica officinalis?
A striking plant with deep purple-pink, tubular flowers arranged in dense spikes on tall stems
Known as Betony.
Fill in the blank: Rumex acetosa has _______ leaves.
arrow-shaped
This plant has reddish-green flower spikes and a sharp, tangy taste.
What is Juncus effusus commonly known as?
Soft Rush
A clump-forming rush with dark green, cylindrical stems and small, brownish flowers.
Describe Luzula campestris.
A low-growing rush with soft, hairy leaves and small, brownish flowers on slender stalks
Known as Field Wood-rush.
