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Orobanche reticulata Wallr.

thistle broomrape (Orobanchaceae)

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Orobanche reticulata is a parasite of various species of thistles, including, as here, Cirsium eriophorum.

Wharram-le-Street (VC61: South-East Yorkshire); 2018-08-29

 thistle broomrape / Orobanche reticulata: _Orobanche reticulata_ is a <a href="parasite.html">parasite</a> of various species of thistles, including, as here, _Cirsium eriophorum_.

The flowers of Orobanche reticulata curve from vertical to horizontal with an oblique opening.

Wharram-le-Street (VC61: South-East Yorkshire); 2018-08-29

 thistle broomrape / Orobanche reticulata: The flowers of _Orobanche reticulata_ curve from vertical to horizontal with an oblique opening.

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