Small Broomrape (Orobanche minor) on May 19, 2016
Submitter has sample
EDRR Status: Local expert notified
Description of specimen
Appears to be Orobanche minor (broomrape). 8 plants discovered so far, dug up, and are currently stored for destruction in a burning kettle.
Commentary
Expert Reviewer
Samuel Leininger
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area
Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area
Thank you for taking the time to report the infestation of small broomrape in your garden area. This plant is an Oregon class B noxious weed and is relatively widespread in our area. Small broomerape is chiefly a concern related to clover production.
For additional information check the Oregon Dept of Agriculture Weed profile. (https://www.oregon.gov/ODA/shared/Documents/Publications/Weeds/SmallBroomrapeProfile.pdf)
On your property, I would recommend removing the plant, including the root mass, and burning on site, or bagging up and disposing of as trash.
Once again thank you for taking the time to report the sighting. If you have additional question, please feel free to contact me directly.
Samuel Leininger
WeedWise Program Manager
Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District
221 Molalla Ave. Suite 102
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-210-6006
sleininger@conservationdistrict.org
Samuel Leininger
May 26, 2016, 10:26 a.m.