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Agrostemma githago Caryophyllaceae Corncockle
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Agrostemma githago
© Paul Hackney		 Agrostemma githago
© Alan Hill		 Agrostemma githago
© Alan Hill		 Agrostemma githago
Map updated: March 2008
Species Description:
One of a number of cornfield and arable field weeds which have declined enormously in the last 100 years because of improved seed-cleaning techniques. Now virtually extinct, though occasionally sown in wild plant mixtures on roadsides. Probably of Mediterranean origin.
All names: Agrostemma githago L.; Lychnis githago (L.) Scop.; Githago segetum Link

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