Broomrapes control option
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  • Situation

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Broomrapes

Orobanche spp.

See it - Report it

Early detection is vital to stop Broomrapes becoming established in South Australia.
If you see this weed, please report it to the National Pest Alert Hotline (Freecall) 1800 084 881.

Weed profile

  • Annual
  • Herb
  • Reportable
  • Contaminates produce

Impact

Parasite on broadleaf crop plants.

Description

  • Parasitic annuals with underground rootstocks attached to hosts.
  • No part is green.
  • Stems briefly emerge in spring.
  • Leafless apart from a few scales.
  • Flowers tubular, cream to blue.
  • Numerous tiny seeds in capsules.

Control options

Legal requirements in each region

To find out which landscape region you're in visit the NatureMaps website.

Alinytjara Wiluṟara

Eyre Peninsula

Green Adelaide

Hills and Fleurieu

Kangaroo Island

Limestone Coast

Murraylands and Riverland

Northern and Yorke

South Australian Arid Lands

Page Last Reviewed: 06 Sep 2021
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