Herb latin name: California Broomrape,California Broomrape Extract

Latin name: Orobanche californica

Family: Orobanchaceae (Broom-rape Family)

Medicinal use of California Broomrape: A decoction of the plant has been used in the treatment of colds, pneumonia and pulmonary complaints.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Parasitic on Artemisia tridentata, growing on open slopes in foothills and valleys below 1500 metres.
Edible parts of California Broomrape: Underground stems - raw or cooked. A succulent texture, they are very thirst quenching.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in a pot containing a host plant. The seed is probably best sown as soon as it is ripe if this is possible. It might also be possible to sow the seed in situ around a host plant.
Cultivation of California Broomrape: Parasitic on Artemisia tridentata, growing on open slopes in foothills and valleys below 1500 metres.
Known hazards of Orobanche californica: None known

Herb latin name: California Broomrape,California Broomrape Extract

Latin name: Orobanche californica

Family: Orobanchaceae (Broom-rape Family)

Medicinal use of California Broomrape: A decoction of the plant has been used in the treatment of colds, pneumonia and pulmonary complaints.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Parasitic on Artemisia tridentata, growing on open slopes in foothills and valleys below 1500 metres.
Edible parts of California Broomrape: Underground stems - raw or cooked. A succulent texture, they are very thirst quenching.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in a pot containing a host plant. The seed is probably best sown as soon as it is ripe if this is possible. It might also be possible to sow the seed in situ around a host plant.
Cultivation of California Broomrape: Parasitic on Artemisia tridentata, growing on open slopes in foothills and valleys below 1500 metres.
Known hazards of Orobanche californica: None known