Orobanche ludoviciana Broom rape (Orobanchaceae)

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Orobanche ludoviciana
Broom rape
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The Orobanche ludoviciana plant species is found in N. America - Illinois to South Dakota, Saskatchewan, Nebraska, Texas, Arizona and California. It is a member of the Orobanchaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Broom rape.

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Latin Name:  Orobanche ludoviciana
Common Name:  Broom rape
Family:  Orobanchaceae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grows on sandy soils[235] on the plains where it is parasitic on the roots of Ambrosia spp and other members of the Compositae[43]. It is found below 1200 metres in California[71].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts 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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