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thyme broomrape

Orobanche alba

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Lamiales (Lamiales)
Family
Orobanchaceae
Genus
Orobanche
Species
Orobanche alba (thyme broomrape)

Names in Other Languages

German Thymian-Sommerwurz

Similar Species in Orobanche

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Australian broomrape
Orobanche cernua
Not Evaluated
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bedstraw broomrape
Orobanche caryophyllacea
Endangered
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common broomrape
Orobanche minor
Near Threatened
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greater broomrape
Orobanche rapum-genistae
Near Threatened
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ivy broomrape
Orobanche hederae
Endangered
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picris broomrape
Orobanche picridis
Extinct
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Shelkovnikov's Broom-rape
Orobanche schelkovnikovii
Data Deficient
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slender broomrape
Orobanche gracilis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of thyme broomrape?
The scientific name of thyme broomrape is Orobanche alba. It belongs to the genus Orobanche.
What is the conservation status of thyme broomrape?
thyme broomrape (Orobanche alba) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does thyme broomrape live?
thyme broomrape is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does thyme broomrape belong to?
thyme broomrape (Orobanche alba) belongs to the genus Orobanche, which is part of the taxonomic family Orobanchaceae.
What kingdom does thyme broomrape belong to?
thyme broomrape (Orobanche alba) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of thyme broomrape?
The closest relatives of thyme broomrape in the genus Orobanche include Australian broomrape, bedstraw broomrape, common broomrape, greater broomrape, ivy broomrape.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Orobanche — 14 Species

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Australian broomrape
Orobanche cernua
NE 🐾
bedstraw broomrape
Orobanche caryophyllacea
EN 🐾
common broomrape
Orobanche minor
NT 🐾
greater broomrape
Orobanche rapum-genistae
NT 🐾
ivy broomrape
Orobanche hederae
EN 🐾
picris broomrape
Orobanche picridis
EX 🐾
Shelkovnikov's Broom-rape
Orobanche schelkovnikovii
DD 🐾
slender broomrape
Orobanche gracilis
NE 🐾
tall broomrape
Orobanche elatior
EN 🐾
thistle broomrape
Orobanche reticulata
EN 🐾
Bean Broomrape
Orobanche crenata
NE
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thyme broomrape
Orobanche alba
NT
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amethyst broomrape
Orobanche amethystea
NE 🐾
yellow broomrape
Orobanche lutea
EX
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