picris broomrape vs thistle broomrape

Orobanche picridis compared with Orobanche reticulata

Key Differences

• picris broomrape is Extinct while thistle broomrape is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	picris broomrape	thistle broomrape
Kingdom same	Plantae (พืช)	Plantae (พืช)
Phylum same	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class same	Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)	Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order same	Lamiales (อันดับกะเพรา)	Lamiales (อันดับกะเพรา)
Family same	Orobanchaceae	Orobanchaceae
Genus same	Orobanche	Orobanche
Species	Orobanche picridis	Orobanche reticulata

Evolutionary Relationship

picris broomrape and thistle broomrape share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Orobanche.

Conservation Status

picris broomrape

EX — Extinct

thistle broomrape

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	picris broomrape	thistle broomrape
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

picris broomrape

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

thistle broomrape

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden