Flat-Topped Broomrape

Overview

Flat-Topped Broomrape (Aphyllon corymbosum subsp. mutabile) is a flowering, parasitic plant species and a member of the Orobanchaceae family. It lacks chlorophyll and has a flat, yellow-white flowerhead and smooth, slender stems. Stems stem from a basal rosette or tuft of leaves and range from one to three feet in height. The flowers are small and vary in color from white to pink to almost purple, and the plant rarely lives more than one season. While it can often be found growing in fields and meadows, it relies on the root system of grasses and herbs for survival. It can also be found in other clear, moist habitats, including wetlands, roadsides and even disturbed areas.

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