Louisiana Broomrape, Sand-dune Broomrape, Suksdorf's Broomrape: Orobanche ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana (Synonyms: Aphyllon arenosum, Conopholis ludoviciana, Myzorrhiza ludoviciana, Orobanche ludoviciana, Orobanche ludoviciana var. arenosa, Orobanche ludoviciana var. genuina, Orobanche multiflora, Orobanche multiflora var. arenosa)

[The Broomrape Family East of the Cascade Mts.]

Sand-dune Broomrape

Orobanche ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana

Synonyms: Aphyllon arenosum, Conopholis ludoviciana, Myzorrhiza ludoviciana, Orobanche ludoviciana, Orobanche ludoviciana var. arenosa, Orobanche ludoviciana var. genuina, Orobanche multiflora, Orobanche multiflora var. arenosa

Sand-dune Broomrape: Orobanche ludoviciana as seen in sand dunes along Washington Highway SR 14 below the Goodnoe Hills east of the John Day Dam.....................June 21, 2006.

Characteristics:

Habitat:

Sand-dune broomrape may be found in open, sandy areas at low elevations.

Range:

In the Columbia River Gorge it may be found between the elevations of 100'-500' from near Major Creek in the west and eastward past Biggs, OR.

Paul Slichter