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Ivy Broomrape, Orobanche hederae, Múchóg mhór
Photographs: Co. Clare

Ivy Broomrape
Orobanche hederae
Múchóg mhór
Family: Orobanchaceae

Parasitic on the roots of Ivy, especially on Atlantic Ivy, Hedera hibernica. Habitat includes coastal cliffs, open rocky woodland. Native.

Broomrapes are annual or perennial parasitic plants without chlorophyll and their seeds germinate when in contact with the roots of the host plant. All have erect, usually un-branched flowering stems and alternate scale-like leaves. Many species are restricted to specific host plants which helps with identification

Similar: Common Broomrape O. minor and Thyme Broomrape O. alba

Ivy Broomrape, Orobanche hederae, Múchóg mhór

Ivy Broomrape, Orobanche hederae, Múchóg mhór
Ivy Broomrape, Orobanche hederae, Múchóg mhór

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