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Orobanche rapum-genistae

Great Broomrape, Greater Broomrape
Also known as: Orobanche benthamii Timb.-Lagr. +12 more
  • Orobanche benthamii Timb.-Lagr.
  • Orobanche bracteosa (Reut.) Nyman
  • Orobanche carnea Guss.
  • Orobanche cruenta var. genistae F.W.Schultz
  • Orobanche cytisi Duby
  • Orobanche cytisi-scopari Vaucher ex Duby
  • Orobanche elatior Hornem.
  • Orobanche insolita J.A.Guim.
  • Orobanche major Rchb.
  • Orobanche palatina F.W.Schultz
  • Orobanche rapum var. bracteosa Cout.
  • Orobanche rapum var. bracteosa Reut.
  • Orobanche rapum Wallr.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasite.

Orobanche rapum-genistae (commonly known as Great Broomrape or Greater Broomrape) is a parasitic plant within the Orobanchaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Belgium, Corse, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia

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