Orobanche

**Definition:** A plant genus of the family OROBANCHACEAE. Lacking chlorophyll, they are nonphotosynthetic parasitic plants. The common name is similar to Broom or Scotch Broom (CYTISUS) or Butcher's Broom (RUSCUS) or Desert Broom (BACCHARIS) or Spanish Broom (SPARTIUM) or Brome (BROMUS).

**Tree numbers:** - B01.875.800.575.912.250.583.670.670

**Synonyms:** - Broom Rape - Broomrape