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Orobanche ludoviciana Broom rape (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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].
Edible Uses: Root - roasted[46, 61, 105, 161].
Stem[46, 61, 105]. Base of young stems roasted[257].
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