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Orobanche minor subsp. minor Sm.

common broomrape (Orobanchaceae)

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Orobanche minor subsp. minor is a parasitic plant found especially over chalk and limestone in southern parts of the British Isles.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-05-26

 common broomrape / Orobanche minor subsp. minor: _Orobanche minor_ subsp. _minor_ is a <a href="parasite.html">parasitic plant</a> found especially over chalk and limestone in southern parts of the British Isles.

Going to seed

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-08

 common broomrape / Orobanche minor subsp. minor: Going to seed

Orobanche minor var. flava is a variant with yellow stems and flowers.

Seasalter (VC15: East Kent); 2019-06-11

 common broomrape / Orobanche minor subsp. minor: _Orobanche minor_ var. _flava_ is a variant with yellow stems and flowers.

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