Orobanche minor

Broomrape at Crace, ACT

Orobanche minor at Crace, ACT - 11 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Orobanche minor 12 Nov 2020 trevorpreston
Orobanche minor 12 Nov 2020 trevorpreston
Unidentified 12 Nov 2020 RobynHall

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Wondering what these are and I've had no luck trying to identify by myself. Pretty sure they are a weed of some sort. Very common in weedy areas. Dry up into a brittle brown stalk. Thanks in advance!

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Orobanche minor Scientific name
  • Broomrape Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor weed or pest
  • Up to 1210.05m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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