Orobanche grayana

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Basic Information

Family: Orobanchaceae

Genus: orobanche

Plant ID (slug): orobanche-grayana

Numeric ID: 23823

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Orobanche grayana is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America - British Columbia to California.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: The whole plant is edible, raw or cooked[172].

Medicinal Uses

Laxative Sedative The plant is laxative and sedative[172].

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Orobanche grayana