Orobanche minor

Broomrape at Hackett, ACT

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Orobanche minor MichaelMulvaney 20 Nov 2015
Unverified petersan 19 Nov 2015

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Are these remnants of Microtis unifolia or similar?

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   20 Nov 2015
These are actually a saprophytic(?) weed. It's called Orobanche minor.
   20 Nov 2015
Oh - a weed! Good to know - Thanks
   20 Nov 2015
I pull these out by grabbing the base and the whole root thing usually pulls out in one go fully intact, then I just go dump them somewhere. I'm pulling them out all the time, but have noticed less of them this year in areas where there were lots (that I pulled out) last year.
   20 Nov 2015
I shall do likewise in future.

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  • 19 Nov 2015 12:00 AM Recorded on
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