Latin name: Aphyllon franciscanum (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray Pronunciation: a-FIL-on fran-sis-KAY-num Common name: Franciscan broomrape Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape) Habitat: Dry, generally bare places, 4000'-10,000, on Artemisia, Eriogonum, Eriodictyon Blooming period: April to July Name derivations: 1) Aphyllon 2) franciscanum NOTE: Formerly Orobanche fasciculata |
SPECIES INDEX |