Aphyllon californicum subsp. jepsonii

Family: Orobanchaceae · Type: perennial · Native

Jepson broomrape is a California native parasitic perennial found in dry flats and slopes at elevations up to 2,200 meters. Flowering from July to September, this plant produces white to pale pink flowers with subtle purple veining, the delicate corolla 25 to 40 millimeters long with a gradually widening tube. Growing 10 to 35 centimeters tall with generally branched stems extending more than 6 centimeters, it develops complex parasitic connections with host plants in dry habitats. Its inflorescence spans 5 to 20 centimeters, creating a distinctive profile against sparse, arid landscapes. The plant's subtle coloration and slender form allow it to blend seamlessly with its surrounding perennial herb and shrub communities.

Habitat: Uncommon. Generally dry flats, slopes, generally on perennial herb and shrub Asteraceae

Bloom period: Jul-Sep

Elevation: < 2200 m

Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Jepson eFlora, Cal-IPC, and more.