Aphyllon parishii subsp. brachylobum

Short-lobed broomrape, Short-Lobed Broomrape, short-lobed broomrape

Family: Orobanchaceae · Type: perennial · Native

Conservation status: CNPS 4.2

Short-lobed broomrape is a rare (CNPS 4.2) California native perennial found in coastal regions with sandy soil near the ocean at elevations below 300 meters. Flowering from May to August, this parasitic plant produces flowers 15 to 24 millimeters long with erect or slightly spreading lips 4 to 6 millimeters in length. Growing 5 to 18 centimeters tall, it forms an elongate inflorescence 3 to 8 centimeters long with flowers arranged in a regular spiral along its axis. Its flowers feature calyx lobes 7 to 10 millimeters long with distinctive narrow, recurved stigma lobes and glabrous anthers. This uncommon plant is notable for its compact growth and intricate floral structure emerging from sandy coastal environments.

Habitat: Sandy soil near ocean, generally on

Bloom period: May-Aug

Elevation: < 300 m

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