Orobanche uniflora

Parasitic plant with no green tissues

Orobanche uniflora cancerroot

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA Synonyms:   Aphyllon uniflorum

A parasitic plant that derives its nutrients from the root systems of its host plants, such as goldenrods, sunflowers and saxifrages.

Grows in meadows, fields, and forests.

Present in most counties of the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FACU
NCNE: UPL



Flowers in May to early June.

S-rank:  No rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Orobanche uniflora cancerroot

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Synonyms:   Aphyllon uniflorum
Orobanche uniflora gallery
Common Names
cancerroot naked broomrape one-flowered broomrape