Clustered Broomrape

Aphyllum fasciculatum

Native to much of western and central North America. It lacks leaves and chlorophyll and is parasitic on the roots of other plants, usually members of the Asteraceae, such as Artemisia, Eriodictyon, and Eriogonum.

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