Vocabulary Entry

orobanchaceae

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noun

A family of flowering plants commonly known as broomrape, which are mostly parasitic on the roots of other plants.

Example Sentences

"The orobanchaceae family includes several species that lack chlorophyll."

"Researchers are studying the lifecycle of plants in the orobanchaceae family."

"Due to their parasitic nature, members of the orobanchaceae can drastically affect host plants."