Oneflowered broomrape

Orobanche uniflora

Physical Characteristics

Orobanche uniflora is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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

N. America - Newfoundland to Ontario, South Carolina and Texas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden 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