The Corn Cockle (Agrostemma githago)
Introduction
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The Corn Cockle (Agrostemma githago)
Image: © Des Colhoun Taken: 19 Sep 2016
This introduced annual was once widely established in cornfields but these days can be considered to be rather rare. The plant is scattered throughout England and Wales but is rare elsewhere. It can grow to a height of one metre.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.649038
Longitude
-2.773753