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Summary
Physical Characteristics

Orobanche cernua is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root
Edible Uses:
Root - cooked. It is roasted then eaten[177, 183].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of this country. It requires a well-drained soil and should succeed in sun or shade. A fully parasitic plant lacking in chlorophyll, it is entirely dependant upon its host plant for obtaining nutrient[200]. We do not know which species it uses as hosts[K].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in a pot containing a host plant. The seed is probably best sown as soon as it is ripe if this is possible. It might also be possible to sow the seed in situ around a host plant.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Egypt (Sinai), Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, China (Sichuan Sheng, Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, Xizang Zizhiqu) TROPICAL ASIA: India (north), Nepal, Pakistan AUSTRALASIA: Australia EUROPE: United Kingdom, Hungary, Ukraine (incl. Krym), Bulgaria, Greece (incl. Crete), Croatia, Italy (incl. Sicily), Malta, Romania, Serbia, Spain, France (incl. Corsica) AFRICA: Spain (Canarias), Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Sudan (northeast), Somalia, Yemen (Arkhabil Suqutrá), Kenya, Tanzania
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not
in your area so it's worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
IUCN Red List
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Botanical References
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