broomrape

[ broom-reyp, broom- ]

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noun

any of various parasitic plants, especially of the genus Orobanche, living on the roots of broom and other plants.

broomrape

/ ˈbrʊm-; ˈbruːmˌreɪp /

any orobanchaceous plant of the genus Orobanche : brownish small-flowered leafless parasites on the roots of other plants, esp on legumes

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1570–80; partial translation of Medieval Latin rāpum genistae tuber of the broom plant

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C16: adaptation and partial translation of Medieval Latin rāpum genistae tuber (hence: root nodule) of Genista (a type of broom plant)

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We have also the pest of broomrape; and if badly infested by this weed, great destruction follows to the crop.

The Broomrape is now becoming a very pernicious clover weed, especially in lighter soils.

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