Orobanchaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Lamiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 376 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Castilleja exserta (A.Heller) T.I.Chuang & Heckard
Castilleja exserta is a hemiparasitic annual herb with a distinctive brightly co…
Castilleja victoriae Fairbarns & J.M.Egger
Castilleja victoriae is a rare endemic plant restricted to coastal Garry oak ver…
Orobanche minor Sm.
Orobanche minor Sm., common broomrape, is a parasitic perennial herb native to S…
Pedicularis lapponica L.
Pedicularis lapponica L. is a hemiparasitic, mostly perennial arctic-boreal lous…
Pedicularis sylvatica L.
Common lousewort (Pedicularis sylvatica L.) is a semi-parasitic biennial herb fo…
Bartsia alpina L.
Bartsia alpina is a hemiparasitic Arctic-montane perennial alpine plant native t…
Castilleja puberula Rydb.
Castilleja puberula (alpine paintbrush) is a small hairy alpine plant, primarily…
Euphrasia salisburgensis Funck ex Hoppe
Euphrasia salisburgensis is a pan-European hemiparasitic plant with distinct end…
Castilleja lemmonii A.Gray
Castilleja lemmonii is a small perennial hairy herb with purple or pink-tipped b…
Castilleja schizotricha Greenm.
Castilleja schizotricha is a small, hairy perennial wildflower with woolly inflo…
Melampyrum lineare Desr.
Melampyrum lineare, or narrowleaf cow wheat, is a hemiparasitic herbaceous plant…
Castilleja kraliana J.R.Allison
Castilleja kraliana is a plant species endemic to Ketona Dolomite outcrops in Bi…
Orobanchaceae plants belong to the Lamiales order in the Plantae kingdom. As a result, populations that preferentially parasitize a specific host with distinct ecological preferences can become effectively isolated, and may eventually evolve into distinct taxa. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Orobanchaceae is classified in the order Lamiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 376 accepted species worldwide.
Yes, some Orobanchaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Orobanchaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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