Described as 'a stout upright plant growing up to 75cm high, with a long spike of honey-coloured (usually tinged purple) flowers. Totally lacking chlorophyll, it is brownish throughout'.
Tuesday, 4 June 2019
Knapweed Broomrape along the Roman Road
Anne D-N saw an unusual plant whilst out for a walk along the Roman Road on Monday 3rd June. This was identified as Knapweed Broomrape (Orobanche elatior), a parasitic plant using Greater Knapweed as its host.
Described as 'a stout upright plant growing up to 75cm high, with a long spike of honey-coloured (usually tinged purple) flowers. Totally lacking chlorophyll, it is brownish throughout'.
Described as 'a stout upright plant growing up to 75cm high, with a long spike of honey-coloured (usually tinged purple) flowers. Totally lacking chlorophyll, it is brownish throughout'.
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