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Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Orobanchaceae |
| Genus | Orobanche |
Appearance
Orobanche Lutea, commonly known as yellow broomrape, is a parasitic plant that grows up to 60cm tall. It is characterized by its stem, which is yellowish-brown, slightly hairy, and unbranched. The leaves of Orobanche Lutea are reduced to small scales and are located near the base of the plant. The flowers are yellow, tubular, and arranged in a dense spike at the top of the stem. Orobanche Lutea blooms from June to August.
Care Guide
Water: Orobanche Lutea is a parasitic plant that obtains its water and nutrients from the roots of other plants. Therefore, it does not require watering.
Fertilization: Orobanche Lutea does not require fertilization as it obtains its nutrients from the roots of other plants.
Soil: Orobanche Lutea does not require soil as it is a parasitic plant that attaches itself to the roots of other plants.
Sunlight: Orobanche Lutea grows in full sun or partial shade.
Hardiness Zones: Orobanche Lutea can survive in hardiness zones 7 to 10.
Common Pests & Diseases
Orobanche Lutea is not known to have any pests or diseases that affect it directly. However, as a parasitic plant, it may affect the growth of its host plant.
Habitat
Orobanche Lutea is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sandy soils, especially in grasslands and heaths. It is a parasitic plant that attaches itself to the roots of other plants, especially members of the pea family.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Orobanche Lutea an invasive species?
A: Orobanche Lutea is not considered an invasive species as it is native to Europe, where it evolved with its host plants. However, it can become a problem in areas where it is introduced outside its natural range.
Q: Can Orobanche Lutea be grown in a garden?
A: Orobanche Lutea is not recommended for cultivation in a garden as it is a parasitic plant that attaches itself to the roots of other plants and may affect their growth.
Q: Is Orobanche Lutea toxic?
A: There is no evidence that Orobanche Lutea is toxic to humans or animals.
Q: How does Orobanche Lutea affect its host plant?
A: Orobanche Lutea attaches itself to the roots of its host plant and obtains water and nutrients from it. This may affect the growth of the host plant and can lead to stunted growth, reduced yield, and even death in severe cases.
Related Plants
- Orobanche Hederae
- Orobanche Picridis
- Orobanche Rapum-Genistae
- Orobanche Reticulata
References
- Flora Europaea
- Flora of North America
- USDA Plants Database
- Missouri Botanical Garden
