Orobanche tuberosa Ground cone (Orobanchaceae)

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Orobanche tuberosa
Ground cone
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The Orobanche tuberosa plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to N. California. It is a member of the Orobanchaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ground cone. Some home gardeners know the variety as Boschniakia hookeri. Walp.

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Latin Name:  Orobanche tuberosa
Common Name:  Ground cone
Family:  Orobanchaceae
Author:  Hook.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Parasitic on Gaultheria shallon, on or near the coast[60].

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]. According to [60], the correct name for this species is Boschniakia hookeri.

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