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Orobanche pinorum is a species of broomrape known by the common name conifer broomrape. It is native to the forests of western North America, where it is a parasite growing attached to the roots of other plants, usually Holodiscus species. This plant has an erect stem with a wide, thickened base and slender top growing 10-30 centimetres (3. 9-11. 8 in) tall. As a parasite taking its nutrients from a host plant, it lacks leaves and chlorophyll and is brownish or yellowish in color. The inflorescence is a dense, spreading array of purple-tinged yellowish flowers 1-2 centimetres (0. 39-0. 79 in) long.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

4 - 12 in Tall

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Color

Yellow, Purple, Brown

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona