picris broomrape vs thyme broomrape

Orobanche picridis compared with Orobanche alba

Key Differences

• picris broomrape is Extinct while thyme broomrape is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	picris broomrape	thyme 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 alba

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

picris broomrape

EX — Extinct

thyme broomrape

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	picris broomrape	thyme 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.

thyme broomrape

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden