Orobanche crenata
Orobanche crénelée
Broomrape
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 20-30 mm |
| Flowering months | March, April, May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Scales |
| Height | up to 70 cm |
Description
This parasite has no chlorophyll of its own and gets its nutrients by tapping into the root of a host plant. It flourishes on the roots of the bean family and is considered a pest in the commercial cultivation of beans. The plant is yellowish brown.
Flowers
A dense flower spike, fragrant. The flowers are two-lipped, often with violet veining.
Leaves
Scales leaves resemble green scales e.g. Cupressus, Juniperus. Scale-like as on Cypress conifers, brown, 25 mm.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: numerous seeds.
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