Orobanche uniflora
Parasitic plant with no green tissues
Orobanche uniflora cancerroot
Synonyms:
Aphyllon uniflorum
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A parasitic plant that derives its nutrients from the root systems of its host plants, such as goldenrods, sunflowers and saxifrages.
Habitat & Range
Grows in meadows, fields, and forests.
Present in most counties of the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACU |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | UPL |
Phenology
Flowers in May to early June.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Orobanche uniflora cancerroot
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Orobanche uniflora gallery
Plant Life-Form
annual forb
Common Names
cancerroot
naked broomrape
one-flowered broomrape
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