The Broomrape Family
Broomrape Family - Orobanchaceae
Violet Broomrape Orobanche lavandulaceaNative throughout the Mediterranean Region and the Middle East. Parasitic on legumes, particularly Pitch Trefoil.
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Mutel's Broomrape Orobanche mutelii
Native throughout the Mediterranean Region and the Middle East. Parasitic on a range of hosts, in Peloponnese particularly on Cape Sorrel.
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Thistle Broomrape Orobanche reticulata
Native throughout much of Europe, eastward to Central Siberia. Parasitic on thistles.
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Downy Broomrape Orobanche pubescens
Native from the central Mediterranean Region eastward to the Middle East and Caucasus. Parasitic on a range of hosts.
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Common Broomrape Orobanche minor
Native throughout Europe, the Middle East and much of North and East Africa. Parasitic on a range of hosts, particularly the pea and daisy families.
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Slender Broomrape Orobanche gracilis
Native throughout the Mediterranean Region and the Middle East to the Caucasus. Parasitic on members of the pea family.
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Southern Bartsia Parentucellia latifolia
Native throughout the Mediterranean Region and beyond to western Asia and North-east Africa. Frequent and often forming colonies in areas of short grass.
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Yellow Bartsia Parentucellia viscosa
Native throughout the Mediterranean Region and eastwards to the Caucasus. Frequent and often forming colonies in grassy areas.
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