broomrape
Rootless flowering parasite
Broomrape is a parasitic plant that attaches to the roots of other plants, drawing nutrients from its host rather than producing its own through photosynthesis.
The name comes from the plant's tendency to parasitize broom and other legumes.
Various species attack crops like tomatoes, sunflowers, and beans, making them agricultural pests in some regions.
Plant's complete bloom arrangement
- stemPlant's central axis
- tubularHaving cylinder form
- flowersPlant reproductive structures
- spikeSharp rise or point
fleshy · colorful · purple · yellow · cream · rootless · leafless · achlorophyllous
Organism's natural environment
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- nativeOriginating from a place
- invasiveEncroaching without welcome
- endemicNative to one area
adaptation · niche · succession · terrestrial · germination · dispersal · soil-borne · underground
Harmful creature or nag
- infestationPest takeover situation
- weedUninvited plant
- controlAuthority to direct
- eradicationTotal elimination of something
herbicide · quarantine · fumigation · lentil · carrot · management · prevention · solarization
Parasitic flowering plant family
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- angiospermsPlants producing covered seeds
- dicotyledonsPlants with two seed-leaves
systematics · classification · herbarium · botanical · morphology · flora · biodiversity · nomenclature
Commit by necessity
- xylemPlant water conduit
- phloemPlant sugar-transport tissue
- specificityExactness of detail
- heterotrophyObtaining energy from others
inflorescence
Plant's complete bloom arrangement
spike · fleshy · colorful · purple · yellow · cream · rootless · leafless · achlorophyllous · capsule
habitat
Organism's natural environment
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- nativeOriginating from a place
- invasiveEncroaching without welcome
endemic · adaptation · niche · succession · terrestrial · germination · dispersal · soil-borne · underground · legumes
pest
Harmful creature or nag
- infestationPest takeover situation
- weedUninvited plant
- controlAuthority to direct
eradication · herbicide · quarantine · fumigation · lentil · carrot · management · prevention · solarization
Orobanchaceae
Parasitic flowering plant family
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- angiospermsPlants producing covered seeds
dicotyledons · systematics · classification · herbarium · botanical · morphology · flora · biodiversity · nomenclature
obligate
Commit by necessity
- xylemPlant water conduit
- phloemPlant sugar-transport tissue
- specificityExactness of detail