Odontites luteus

Odontites luteus is a plant belonging to the genus "Odontites" in the family Orobanchaceae.
Description.
"Odontites luteus" is an annual plant, hemiparasite, 10 to 60 cm high. The leaves are linear, narrow and generally entire.
The inflorescences are organized in unilateral clusters. The pubescent corolla, with ciliate-bearded margins, has a deep yellow color. The stamens are clearly prominent outside the corolla.
The number of chromosomes of this species is 2n = 20.
Habitat and distribution.
"Odontites luteus" is distributed in Europe and North Africa (subsp. "reboudii"). It grows in steppes, garrigues and in the edge of dry forests. It prefers moderately dry soils, usually limestone, poor in clay, but always in sunny exposure.
In Central Europe, this plant belongs to the Festuco-Brometea and Sedo-Scleranthetea classes.
Systematics.
Three subspecies have been described: