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Orobanche nepetae

Broomrape, Broomrapes
Other regional names: Cancer Root
  • Cancer Root
Also known as: Catodiacrum Dulac +9 more
  • Catodiacrum Dulac
  • Ceratocalyx Coss.
  • Chorobanche C.Presl
  • Gymnocaulis (Nutt.) Nutt.
  • Kopsia Dumort.
  • Loxanthes Raf.
  • Myzorrhiza Phil.
  • Necranthus Gilli
  • Orobanchella Piwow., M.Nobis & Madeja
  • Thalesia Raf. ex Britton
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasite.

Naturally occurring in Europe, Orobanche nepetae (commonly known as Broomrape) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Portugal

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