Definitions for broomrape
ˈbrumˌreɪp, ˈbrʊm-broom·rape

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1. broomrapenoun

   Any of various plants, of the genus Orobanche, that are parasitic on the roots of other plants

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1. Broomrape

   Broomrape or broom-rape is a genus of over 200 species of parasitic herbaceous plants in the family Orobanchaceae, mostly native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere. Some species formerly included in this genus are now referred to the genus Conopholis. The broomrape plant is small, from 10–60 cm tall depending on species. It is best recognized by its yellow- to straw-coloured stems completely lacking chlorophyll, bearing yellow, white or blue, snapdragon-like flowers. The flower shoots are scaly, with a dense terminal spike of 10-20 flowers in most species, though single in O. uniflora. The leaves are merely triangular scales. The seeds are minute, tan-to-brown, and blacken with age. These plants generally flower from late winter to late spring. When they are not flowering, no part of these plants is visible above the surface of the soil. As they have no chlorophyll, they are totally dependent on other plants for nutrients. Broomrape seeds remain dormant in the soil, often for many years, until stimulated to germinate by certain compounds produced by living plant roots. Broomrape seedlings put out a root-like growth, which attaches to the roots of nearby hosts. Once attached to a host, the broomrape robs its host of water and nutrients.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of broomrape in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of broomrape in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

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