PLANTS

Corncockle

Agrostemma githago

Plants
ToxicIntroducedHerbAnnualavril
Corncockle, In flower
Corncockle, In fruit
Corncockle, Flower buds
30–100 cmHeight

Toxic. Annual herbaceous plant reaching 30–100 cm. Introduced to Québec. Grows in fields. Flowers in April.

There are 6 observations of Corncockle in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Laurentides and Outaouais, and it has been reported in 3 of the 17 regions.

Where to see it

  1. Capitale-Nationale3
  2. Laurentides2
  3. Outaouais1

Habitat

FieldsBoaz Yoffe B Sc

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