Orobanche ramosa, Phelipanche ramosa, Aghdzq, 2012.05.17
out of focus, like many I took today, but I don't know when I'll see this species again.
Broomrape or Broom-rape (Orobanche) is a genus of about 150 species of parasitic herbaceous plants in the family Orobanchaceae, mostly native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere. Some species formerly included in this genus are now referred to the genus Conopholis. The broomrape plant is small, from 10-60 cm tall depending on species. It is best recognized by its yellow-to-straw coloured stems completely lacking chlorophyll, bearing yellow, white or blue, snapdragon-like flowers. The flower shoots are scaly,...
