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Orobanche

Description Orobanche, commonly known as broomrape, is a parasitic plant that attaches itself to the roots of host plants and steals nutrients. It belongs to the family Orobanchaceae and is found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa. There are over 200 species of Orobanche, each with a unique host plant preference. Some species of Orobanche are considered agricultural…