Phelipanche sp.

Broomrape, Broomrape

Family: Orobanchaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native

Phelipanche sp. (Broomrape) is a non-native California perennial in the Orobanchaceae family.

How to tell it apart

vs Kopsiopsis: Phelipanche is hairy with separated bracts; Kopsiopsis is hairless with tightly overlapping bracts.; vs Aphyllon: Phelipanche has 4-lobed cup cut deeper above; Aphyllon has 5-lobed cup cut equally or deeper below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Phelipanche sp. native to California?

No. Phelipanche sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).

What plant family does Phelipanche sp. belong to?

Phelipanche sp. is in the Orobanchaceae family, genus Phelipanche.

Related species

Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.

All Phelipanche species · All Orobanchaceae

Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos

Last updated 2026-04-14

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