Orobanche fasciculata, June 28, 2020
Common & scientific name
Clustered broomrape, Orobanche fasciculata
Family
Broomrape, Orobanchaceae
Location
Twin Lakes, 9,200’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This strange and fascinating flower has no chlorophyll and is parasitic on species of Artemisia (sage) and other members of the aster family. Although not uncommon in Colorado, it is rarely seen on the Pass—the Interlaken area of Twin Lakes is a dependable location.