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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: Can't find this in my books...I think it was near a pond, but in dry area. Couldn't see leaves.

  • Question

    Can't find this in my books...I think it was near a pond, but in dry area. Couldn't see leaves.

    Answer

    Dear MaryBeverly@Brook, your plant is a native, parasitic species called Aphyllon uniflorum (one-flowered broom-rape). It has been referred to as Orobanche uniflora in many manuals and guides that cover this region. Best wishes.