Broomrape (Orobanche minor)

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Family Orobanchaceae

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Parasitic annual on the roots of clovers and other herbaceous plants. Locally common C and S England, Wales and S Ireland. Lacks chlorophyll; leaves reduced to brownish scales. Purple-veined, pinkish yellow flowers seen June­September. Height up to 40cm

All of the plants in this family are parasitic. This means that they steal energy from other living things.They do not posses chlorophyll and are often red or brown. This makes them very unusual in the plant Kingdom, because most plants do contain chlorophyll and can photosynthesise. The stems are very stiff and straight.There are many different types of Broomrape and they can be found growing as parasites on different plants, such as gorse, ivy and carrot.