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Description
Orobanche Rapum-Genistae, commonly known as broomrape, is a parasitic plant that belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to Europe and can be found in various habitats, including grasslands, heathlands, and forest edges. The plant typically grows up to 40 cm tall and blooms from June to September, producing small yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Orobanchaceae |
| Genus | Orobanche |
Appearance
Orobanche Rapum-Genistae is a slender, herbaceous plant that lacks chlorophyll and therefore relies on other plants for its nutrients. Its stem is erect and unbranched, and it is covered with small, scale-like leaves that are reduced to bracts. The plant produces flowers that are about 10 mm in length and have a tubular shape with five lobes. The flowers are bright yellow and arranged in a dense, spike-like inflorescence at the top of the stem. The fruit is a capsule that contains many small seeds.
Care Guide
Orobanche Rapum-Genistae is a parasitic plant that does not require any care. However, if you wish to grow it, you can follow these guidelines:- Water: The plant does not require watering as it obtains its nutrients from other plants.- Fertilization: The plant does not require fertilization as it obtains its nutrients from other plants.- Soil: The plant does not require soil as it obtains its nutrients from other plants.- Sunlight: The plant prefers full sun to partial shade.- Hardiness Zones: Orobanche Rapum-Genistae can grow in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Orobanche Rapum-Genistae is not known to be affected by any pests or diseases.
Habitat
Orobanche Rapum-Genistae is native to Europe and can be found in various habitats, including grasslands, heathlands, and forest edges. The plant is a parasite and relies on other plants for its nutrients. It attaches itself to the roots of its host plant and obtains its nutrients from them.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Orobanche Rapum-Genistae an invasive species?
A: Yes, it is considered an invasive species in some areas as it can negatively impact the growth and survival of its host plants.
Q: Can Orobanche Rapum-Genistae be grown in a container?
A: No, the plant cannot be grown in a container as it requires a host plant to obtain its nutrients.
Q: What is the common name for Orobanche Rapum-Genistae?
A: The common name for Orobanche Rapum-Genistae is broomrape.
Q: Is Orobanche Rapum-Genistae poisonous?
A: There is no information available on whether the plant is poisonous or not.
Related Plants
– Orobanche Alba- Orobanche Crenata- Orobanche Hederae- Orobanche Minor
References
– “Orobanche Rapum-Genistae.” Flora of North America, efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250094919.- “Orobanche Rapum-Genistae.” Plants of the World Online, Kew Science, powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:815740-1.
