Rhinanthus minor is native to the British Isles.
Rhinanthus minor, commonly known as yellow-rattle, is a annual plant that is native to the British Isles. It is widespread throughout Europe and has been introduced and become naturalized in North America. It has the ability to grow in a variety of climates and is typically found in meadows, grasslands, mires, sand dunes and along roadways. Rhinanthus minor is invasive in the US and Canada, which is attributed to it's high fecundity, ability to reduce hay production, and toxicity. Rhinanthus minor is a root-hemiparasite and it relies on allogamy between hermaphraditic flowers for reproduction. As a root hemiparasitic plant, it is reliant on host species for both carbon and mineral nutrition. It has been shown to reduce the performance of grass species and can shift the vegetation community structure, which can impact grazing systems.