Crested Cow-wheat (Melampyrum Cristatum) is a annual herb in the Orobanchaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Melampyrum cristatum, commonly known as crested cow-wheat, is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae, notable for its distinctive crested flowers and semi-parasitic nature.