Medick broomrape
NameMedick broomrape
Species NameOrobanche minor
Common NameMedick Broomrape
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typeleafless
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesA parasitic, achlorophyllous plant, commonly known as Medick Broomrape, characterized by its striking yellowish-brown flowering spike. It lacks green leaves and relies entirely on a host plant for survival.
Description
This specimen features a robust, upright flowering stalk adorned with numerous pale yellow to cream-colored tubular flowers, each with darker brown markings. The plant exhibits a parasitic nature, lacking green foliage and drawing nutrients from a host plant, likely Medick. Its unique appearance makes it a distinctive botanical subject.
