Elements area
Taxonomy
Code
urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30003446-2
Scope note(s)
A family of flowering plants, comprising of parasitic plants. The largest family of parasitic plants, its members are found nearly worldwide and are especially common in Africa, Madagascar, and warm areas of the north temperate zone. A number are serious agricultural pests.
Source note(s)
Petruzzello, Melissa. "Orobanchaceae". Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Jul. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/plant/broomrape-family. Accessed 15 September 2026.
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Hierarchical terms
Orobanchaceae Vent.
BT Angiosperms