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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].



Edible Uses:  Underground stems - raw or cooked. A succulent texture[46, 61, 105], they are very thirst quenching[161].

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