Orobanche californica California broomrape (Orobanchaceae)

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Orobanche californica
California broomrape
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The Orobanche californica plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Orobanchaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as California broomrape.

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Latin Name:  Orobanche californica
Common Name:  California broomrape
Family:  Orobanchaceae
Author:  Cham.&Schldl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Parasitic on Artemesia tridentata, growing on open slopes in foothills and valleys below 1500 metres[60].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, but judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. It requires a well-drained soil and should succeed in sun or shade. A fully parasitic plant lacking in chlorophyl, it is entirely dependant upon its host plant for obtaining nutrient[200].

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