Orobanchaceae Family
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Parentucellia
Description Parentucellia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. It consists of about 10 species of annual or perennial herbs that are native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. These plants are usually parasitic or hemiparasitic, meaning they obtain their nutrients from the roots of other plants. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…
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Mononeuria
Description Mononeuria is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family, which includes parasitic plants that attach to the roots of other plants. Unlike other members of this family, Mononeuria is not parasitic and can grow independently. This unique plant is native to the Americas, particularly in the western United States and Mexico. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…
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Euphrasia Stricta
Description Euphrasia Stricta, commonly known as the rigid eyebright, is a plant species that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. It is a small herbaceous annual plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. The plant is native to Europe and western Asia and is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and open grasslands. It is also widely used in traditional…
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Aphyllon Vallicolum
Description Aphyllon Vallicolum is a rare plant species belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. It is also known as valley broomrape and is commonly found in North America. This plant is a parasitic species that attaches itself to the roots of other plants, particularly sagebrush. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Spermatophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Lamiales Family: Orobanchaceae Genus: Aphyllon…
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