Clustered Broomrape
NameClustered Broomrape
Species NameOrobanche fasciculata
Common NameClustered Broomrape
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresfleshy stems, no woody trunk
Foliage Typescale-like leaves, achlorophyllous
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable, parasitic plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAchlorophyllous parasitic plant; vibrant pink-purple flowering stalks; grows directly from the ground without a visible host in the image.
Description
This specimen is a parasitic wildflower, Clustered Broomrape, growing in its natural habitat. It features multiple reddish-pink, fleshy stems topped with tubular flowers, emerging directly from the soil. It is not a cultivated bonsai specimen, but rather a wild plant.
