DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
Branched Broomrape (Orobanche ramosa) (Nox)
Scientific name: Orobanche ramosa L.
Common name: Branched broomrape
Status: State Prohibited Weed. Branched broomrape is also a declared exotic disease under the Plant Health and Plant Products Act 1995.
Habitat: Occurs in a range of climates and prefers alkaline soils, low in nitrogen, and soils that are generally free draining (Animal and Plant Control Commission 1999). It is a weed of crops – pulses, pasture legumes, oilseeds and a wide range of vegetables (Animal and Plant Control Commission 1999).
Related Links
Weeds Information Note on Branched Broomrape - on the DPI website.
Weed Identification Note for Branched Broomrape - on the Weeds Australia website (external link). Information is provided on the generalised current distribution in Australia as well as other information such as origin, distinguishing features, dispersal etc.
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This document was last reviewed on 24/09/2008