Bean Broomrape
NameBean Broomrape
Species NameOrobanche crenata
Common NameBean Broomrape
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typescale-like leaves
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis plant is a holoparasite, meaning it lacks chlorophyll and obtains all its nutrients from a host plant, typically legumes like beans. Its distinctive flowers are the most prominent feature.
Description
This image depicts the flowering stalk of Bean Broomrape, a parasitic herbaceous plant, not a bonsai specimen. It features a dense spike of white flowers with prominent purple venation, emerging from a brown, hairy stem. The plant lacks true green foliage as it is parasitic.
