Medium native perennial with snapdragon-like flowers of yellow and orange from July to October. Prefers sunny sites.
Other Names: Lion's Mouth, Devil's Head, Weasel-Snout, Pig's Chops, Squeeze Jaw, Rabbit flower, Impudent lawyer, Bread and Cheese, Devil's flax, Butter and Eggs
Distribution: Native perennial of meadows, cultivated fields and waste ground, which is widespread overBritainapart from the far north ofScotland.
Habitat: Wide variety of soil types including poor soils and alkaline soils. It prefers sunny situations.
Description: Native perennial of medium height with snapdragon-like flowers of yellow and orange from July to October. The unusual shape of the flowers have led to it's large number of local names.
Wildlife: It is the food plant of the Toadflax Pug Moth and the Marbled Clover Moth. It is also a popular source of nectar for bees.
Uses:Traditionally it was once widely employed as a diuretic in the treatment of oedema
due to its effect on the liver.
