Hillside Broomrape

Orobanche vallicola

Hillside Broomrape

Anthony Valois and the National Park Service

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orobanchaceae
Genus:
Orobanche
Species:
Orobanche vallicola

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul, aug, sep
Bloom Colors:
White, Pink, Yellow

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
dry, rocky, nutrient-poor soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
parasitic plant, depends on host species