Yellow Broomrape (Cistanche phelypaea)
Cistanche phelypaea, the Yellow Broomrape, is a holoparasitic plant from the Mediterranean, featuring striking yellow to orange-red flowering spikes.
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Sunlight
Full sun
Watering
Not applicable
Soil
Does not require soil; attaches to the roots of host plants, often in sandy or rocky substrates.
Temperature
Warm
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Not applicable
Care Requirements
Full sun
Requires bright, direct sunlight to thrive and flower.
Not applicable
This plant is a holoparasite and does not require watering.
Does not require soil; attaches to the roots of host plants, often in sandy or rocky substrates.
Warm
Thrives in warm temperatures, typical of its native Mediterranean climate.
Outdoor
Not applicable
As a holoparasite, it derives nutrients from its host plant.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.2-0.5 m
Spread
0.1-0.3 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Leaf Type
Scale-like, reduced
Flower Size
2-3 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyOrobanchaceae
- genusCistanche
- speciesCistanche phelypaea
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No