Orobanchaceae

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Aeginetia

Description Aeginetia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orobanchaceae. It is a rather small genus with only six species, all of which are parasitic. The name Aeginetia is derived from the Greek word “Aegina,” which means “goat” and refers to the plant’s supposed ability to cure diseases in goats.These plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions…
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Orobanchaceae

Description Orobanchaceae is a plant family that includes more than 200 species of parasitic plants. These plants are known for their unique way of obtaining nutrients – they attach themselves to the roots of other plants and draw nutrients from them. Orobanchaceae is also known as the broomrape family, due to the broomrape (Orobanche) genus being one of the most…
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Phelipaea

Description Phelipaea, commonly known as beechdrops, is a parasitic plant that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to North America and is commonly found growing on the roots of beech trees, hence its common name. The plant is unique in that it lacks chlorophyll and cannot produce its food. Instead, it relies on the beech tree for nutrients.…
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Triphysaria

Description Triphysaria is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. It is commonly known as the “three fruit” due to the presence of three fruits in each capsule. This genus comprises approximately 14 species of annual or perennial plants that are found in western North America. Triphysaria plants are hemiparasites, which means they obtain some of…
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Odontites Vernus

Description Odontites Vernus, commonly known as Red Bartsia, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. It is a native plant of Europe and can be found growing in meadows, grasslands, and woodland areas. The plant is an annual herb that grows up to 20-60 cm in height with a slender stem and narrow opposite leaves. Taxonomic…
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Orthocarpus Tenuifolius

Description Orthocarpus Tenuifolius is a unique plant in the family Orobanchaceae, commonly known as the slender owl’s clover. It is a small annual herb that grows to a height of about 1 to 3 inches. This plant is native to western North America, where it thrives in open grasslands, meadows, and sagebrush areas. Taxonomic Information | Domain | Kingdom |…
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Pedicularis Rostratocapitata

Description Pedicularis Rostratocapitata is a fascinating plant species that belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. It is commonly known as the “Bee Lousewort” due to its unique shape and the fact that it attracts bees. This plant species is native to the Himalayas, specifically found in Bhutan and China. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 20-30 cm in…
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Orobanche Pycnostachya

Description Orobanche Pycnostachya, also known as Prairie Broomrape, is a fascinating parasitic plant that belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats, including prairies, savannas, and open woodlands. This plant is a root parasite, meaning that it attaches to the roots of other plants and obtains its nutrients from them.…
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Castilleja Foliolosa

Description Castilleja Foliolosa, commonly known as woolly Indian paintbrush, is a flowering plant species belonging to the family Orobanchaceae. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. The plant is native to California and is commonly found in the southern and central Sierra Nevada, as well as in the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains. Taxonomic…
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Castilleja Fissifolia

Description Castilleja Fissifolia, commonly known as the Great Basin Indian Paintbrush, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to North America and is found in the Great Basin region of the United States. The plant can grow up to a height of 30 cm and has green, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are tubular…
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