Lathraea squamaria
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Toothwort, like many other parasitic members of the Broomrape family (Orobanchaceae), have a complete absence of chlorophyll and relies totally on their hosts for all their nutrient requirements. It can be found growing on a variety of tree and shrub roots, especially Hazel, Wych Elm and Ash, throughout England, Wales and southern Scotland but its distribution is rather local and declining.
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