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Orobanchaceae

Orobanchaceae

9.9
A family of parasitic plants that live on other plants and take their food
  • noun
  • /ˌɔːrəˈbæŋkeɪʃiː/
  • Specialized
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  • Plants in the Orobanchaceae family are often leafless and thrive by parasitizing the roots of other species.

Examples

  • Several species in the Orobanchaceae lack chlorophyll and rely entirely on their hosts for nutrients.

  • Members of the Orobanchaceae are known for their parasitic lifestyle on other plants.

  • The Orobanchaceae are studied for their unique interactions with agricultural crops.

  • The Orobanchaceae family includes many fascinating species.

  • Did you know that Orobanchaceae are parasitic plants?

  • Many members of the Orobanchaceae can be found in areas where they exploit the nutrients from surrounding plants.

  • Research on the Orobanchaceae family reveals their fascinating adaptations to a parasitic lifestyle.

Synonyms

broomrape family
vsOrobanchaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small plants without leaves that are brown or yellow and live by taking food from other plants

is the scientific name used in formal classification for the same plants

Surface Forms

Orobanchaceae singular
Orobanchaceae plural

Etymology

Orobanchaceae comes from the plant name Orobanche, a Greek word that meant 'vetch-strangler', where 'vetch' is a small plant like a pea. That's why the family name fits: these plants live on other plants and take food from them.