Land Plants - invasive

Small Broomrape (Orobanche minor) on May 23, 2016

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EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

White flowers on a narrow spike, completely leafless, stem red-tinted brown. Around 15-18 inches.

I did look for more plants in the areas around this infestation and found nothing. This European Orobanche is completely parasitic.

I encourage anyone wanting to document this to do so quickly, as flowering will not last long.

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