Lesser Broomrape, Hellroot
Orobanche minor
Family: Orobanchaceae
What it is like
Orobanche minor is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 0.5
Where it is found
Parasitic, mainly on Trifolium species and other herbaceous Legumes, mainly in southern and eastern Britain.
South and west Europe, including Britain, from Belgium south and east to N. Africa and W. Asia.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 0
Medicine
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Other
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How it is grown
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Propagating it:
Best place to grow: Meadow;
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: 0-0
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist