Purple Toothwort (Lathraea Clandestina) is a perennial herb in the Orobanchaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full shade or partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Lathraea clandestina, commonly known as purple toothwort, is a parasitic flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae, notable for its striking purple flowers and leafless parasitic lifestyle.

Purple Toothwort
Lathraea Clandestina
Lathraea clandestina, commonly known as purple toothwort, is a parasitic flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae, notable for its striking purple flowers and leafless parasitic lifestyle.
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