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common broomrape, Kleine Sommerwurz

Orobanche minor

Description:

It is parasitic on various members of the pea (Fabaceae) and daisy (Asteraceae) families. Although widespread, its appearance is sporadic; despite this it can occur in vast colonies from time to time. The main flowering season in the northern hemisphere is from May until the end of August and from August to January in the southern hemisphere.

Habitat:

meadows, wide range, mostly southern Europe

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Spotted on Feb 4, 2017
Submitted on Feb 4, 2017

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