Conifer Broomrape, Pinewoods Broom-rape
Orobanche pinorum
Family: Orobanchaceae
What it is like
A parasitic plant. It grows attached to the roots of other plants especially Holodiscus species. It has a thickened base and a slender stem 10-30 cm tall. It gets its nutrients from the host plant. It does not have leaves o r chlorophyll and is brown or yellowish in colour. There is a dense clusters of flowers. They are purple to yellow and 2 cm long.
There are about 140 Orobanche species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, root