Oneflowered broomrape (Orobanche uniflora)

Family: Orobanchaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Orobanche uniflora is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The whole plant is edible raw or cooked. — The whole plant is edible raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Open moist or dry places, or in dry woods, from lowland to low elevations, where it is parasitic on the roots of various herbs. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)