yellow rattle
Britishnoun
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Volunteers Nikki Brooks and Lynne Taylor were involved in the planting of the site, which includes species like yellow rattle, hawkbit, clover, and ox-eye daisies.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
It was particularly important to get some yellow rattle seed, which helps keep more dominant grasses in check.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025
Instead of unleashing wild ponies, sow yellow rattle, a flower that is a parasite of grass and creates space for wild flowers and herbs.
From The Guardian • Jul. 3, 2017
One shook a yellow rattle by her ear.
From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2017
The yellow rattle has been assigned to St. Peter, and the Primula veris, from its resemblance to a bunch of keys, is St. Peter's wort.
From The Folk-lore of Plants by Dyer, T. F. Thiselton (Thomas Firminger Thiselton)
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