Desert Broomrape, Flor De Tierra

• Scientific Name: Orobanche Cooperi Subsp. Latiloba (Munz) L.T. Collins
• Common Name: Desert Broomrape, Flor De Tierra
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 17. Eudicots: Nyctaginaceae to Plumbaginaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-34: 1-77. Published 11 May 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/34PhytoN-SWArizPt17NYPL.pdf#page=47
• Habitat: Valleys
• Life Form: Forb, annual, parasite
• Leaf Description: Alternate, simple, scales
• Flower Color: Purple or violet or lavender
• Flowering Period: Jan. to May
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common, parasite
• Family: Orobanchaceae (broomrape family)