Although we didn't see this plant growing in many places, it was very common in the fallow field next to our accommodation. In early Spring the flowers were just beginning but the hairy calyxes and fruit which has a beak like a duck are characteristic of this annual weed.

Near El Saltador, Southern Spain 19th March 2007

Added on 4th January 2008, updated 25th November 2008, updated 11th March 2010, updated 22nd June 2014