Ground Cone

Orobanche tuberosa

Physical Characteristics

Orobanche tuberosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 5in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America - British Columbia to N. California.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root[46, 61, 105, 161]. The potato-like stem bases were occasionally peeled and eaten raw as a snack by some North American Indian tribes[256, 257].

Medicinal Uses

Miscellany The roots have been used in the treatment of coughs[257].

Known Hazards

None known