© Robert Northridge
© Robert Northridge
Map updated: March 2008
:: Flora of Northern Ireland ::
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| Orobanche hederae | Orobanchaceae | Ivy Broomrape |
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© Robert Northridge |
© Robert Northridge |
Map updated: March 2008 |
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| This is a Protected species in Northern Ireland under the Wildlife (NI) Order, 1985. (More details) |
| Species Description: |
| Broomrapes (of which the Red Broomrape is the commonest in Northern Ireland) are all parasitic plants, attaching themselves to the roots of a host species, in this case, the roots of ivy. Although ivy is a very common and widespread species, this parasite is rare, and almost confined to County Fermanagh (one recently discovered site on the Antrim Coast). |
| All names: Orobanche hederae Duby |
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