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].

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