Orobanchaceae Collection

Species rich alpine meadow with Orange lily (Lilium bulbiferum), Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) and Yellow rattle (Rhinathus sp)

Alpine Wildflower meadow, a diversity of species including Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis), Sainfoin (Onobrychis sp) and Rattle (Rhinanthus sp). North Tyrol, Austria. June

Bumblebee scarab beetles (Pygopleurus humeralis) feeding on Phelypaea flower (Phelypaea coccinea). Flower has marks that mimic beetle elytra wings to attract pollinators

Texas bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) and Indian paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) amongst wildflowers in ditch beside byway. Rains triggered germinaton of annual seeds. Cuero, Texas, USA. April

Broomrape (Pedicularis longiflora) in wet meadow amongst Horsetail (Equisetum sp). Maroon marks on flowers act as Nectar guides. Road from Barkham to Ruo Er Gai, Sichuan Province, China. July

Alpine Bartsia (Bartsia alpina) (colour litho)
2639280 Alpine Bartsia (Bartsia alpina) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Hairy Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus aristatus, Rhinanthus alpinus) (colour litho)
2639279 Hairy Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus aristatus, Rhinanthus alpinus) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Long Beaked Yellow Lousewort (Pedicularis tuberosa) (colour litho)
2639276 Long Beaked Yellow Lousewort (Pedicularis tuberosa) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page 97. Euphrasia paludosa, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670403 Page 97. Euphrasia paludosa, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Lousewort (Pedicularis geminata, Pedicularis Portenschlagii
2639273 Lousewort (Pedicularis geminata, Pedicularis Portenschlagii, Pedicularis pumila) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tozzia (Tozzia alpina) (colour litho)
2639265 Tozzia (Tozzia alpina) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora" (Atlas der Alpenflora)

Irish Eyebright (Euphrasia Salisburgensis) (colour litho)
2639281 Irish Eyebright (Euphrasia Salisburgensis) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beakless Red Lousewort (Pedicularis recutita) (colour litho)
2639275 Beakless Red Lousewort (Pedicularis recutita) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pink Lousewort (Pedicularis rosea) (colour litho)
2639274 Pink Lousewort (Pedicularis rosea) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kerners Lousewort (Pedicularis Kerneri, Rhaetica Kerneri, Pedicularis rostrata
2639272 Kerners Lousewort (Pedicularis Kerneri, Rhaetica Kerneri, Pedicularis rostrata, Pedicularis Rhaetica) (colour litho) by German School

Fern-leaved Lousewort (Pedicularis asplenifolia) (colour litho)
2639270 Fern-leaved Lousewort (Pedicularis asplenifolia) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Whorled Lousewort (Pedicularis verticillata) (colour litho)
2639268 Whorled Lousewort (Pedicularis verticillata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stemless Lousewort (Pedicularis acaulis) (colour litho)
2639267 Stemless Lousewort (Pedicularis acaulis) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leafy Lousewort (Pedicularis foliosa) (colour litho)
2639278 Leafy Lousewort (Pedicularis foliosa) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Small Cow-wheat (Melampyrum laricetorum, Melampyrum carpathicum
2639266 Small Cow-wheat (Melampyrum laricetorum, Melampyrum carpathicum, Melampyrum sylvaticum) (colour litho) by German School

Dwarf Eyebright (Euphrasia minima, Euphrasia officinalis, Euphrasia pratensis var
2639282 Dwarf Eyebright (Euphrasia minima, Euphrasia officinalis, Euphrasia pratensis var. nemorosa) (colour litho) by German School

Long-Nosed Lousewort (Pedicularis rostrata) (colour litho)
2639271 Long-Nosed Lousewort (Pedicularis rostrata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oeders Lousewort (Pedicularis versicolor, Pedicularis Oederi) (colour litho)
2639277 Oeders Lousewort (Pedicularis versicolor, Pedicularis Oederi) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flesh Pink Lousewort (Pedicularis incarnata) (colour litho)
2639269 Flesh Pink Lousewort (Pedicularis incarnata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page 267. Euphrasia brownii, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670622 Page 267. Euphrasia brownii, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Lousewort (Pedicularis oxycarpa), a hemi-parasite on grass. Pollinated by bumblebees through buzz pollination, rapid vibration of flight muscles releases pollen in the flower

Broomrape (Cistanche phelypaea) in flower, killing its host Glasswort (Salicornia sp) Huelva, Andalucia, Spain, April 2009

Broomrape (Cistanche phelypaea) in flower, Huelva, Spain, April 2009

Fragrant Orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea) and Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus sp.) flowering in ancient alpine hay meadow. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Broomrape, Clove, Orobanche, Red Broomrape, Toothwort, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Broomrape, Clove, Orobanche, Red Broomrape, Toothwort, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Yellow, Indian Paintbrush at Eagle Beach and Chilkat Mountains in the distance, Juneau, Alaska, USA
Field of wildflowers with yellow Indian Paintbrushes (Castilleja) at Eagle Beach with the snow capped Chilkat Range forming a mountain ridge against the pink sky; Juneau, Alaska

Marsh Lousewort (Pedicularis palustris) in close up, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands

Flowering parasitic plants Orobanchaceae sp. (Orobanchaceae sp.). Karakum desert sand dunes - Saxaul trees (Haloxylon sp) Kopetdag mountains on background - Turkmenistan - former CIS - Spring - April

European Yellow Rattle -Rhinanthus alectorolophus- on a flowering spring meadow, Bavaria, Germany

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Wooly Louseworth - flowering - Svalbard, Norway Date:

Flowering parasitic plants - sand dunes of Central Karakum desert - spring (Orobanchaceae sp.). Kopetdag mountains on horizon - Turkmenistan - April

Flowering parasitic plant - in sand dunes of Karakum desert - Kopetdag mountains in the haze on background (Orobanchaceae sp.). Turkmenistan - former CIS - Spring - April

Parasitic plant Orobanchaceae sp. - Central Karacum desert - flowering in sand dunes (Orobanchaceae sp.). summer - Kopetdag mountain range on background - Turkmenistan - former CIS

Parasitic California groundcone, Boschniakia strobilacea, Oregon dunes, Florence

Verticillate lousewort -Pedicularis verticillata-, Sanetschpass, Switzerland

Colourful Mediterranean Lineseed -Bellardie trixago-, hemiparasitic, Lake Bafa, Mugla Province, Aegean region, Turkey

Bean Broomrape (Orobanche crenata) flowering, heavy infestation destroying broad bean crop, Chios, Greece, April

Large-flowered Sticky Eyebright (Euphrasia rostkoviana) flowering, Vercors, French Alps, France, August

Thyme Broomrape (Orobanche alba) flowering, parasitic on thyme, Romania, June

Yellow Lousewort (Pedicularis condensata) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Common Broomrape (Orobanche minor) flowering, College Lake Nature Reserve, Hertfordshire, England, June

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Orobanchaceae: A Symphony of Colors and Species" Step into a species-rich alpine meadow, where vibrant orange lilies (Lilium bulbiferum) dance in the gentle breeze. This picturesque scene is just one facet of the diverse Alpine Wildflower meadow, adorned with Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) and other captivating species. As you wander through this floral wonderland, you may spot bumblebee scarab beetles (Pygopleurus humeralis) delicately feeding on Phelypaea flowers (Phelypaea coccinea). Their presence adds an extra touch of magic to this already mesmerizing landscape. Further along your journey, Texas bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) and Indian paintbrushes (Castilleja coccinea) create a breathtaking tapestry amidst the greenery. These colorful blooms are truly nature's masterpiece. But it doesn't end there – behold the flowering parasitic plants belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Their unique existence showcases nature's intricate balance and adaptability. From Alpine Bartsia (Bartsia alpina), Hairy Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus aristatus, Rhinanthus alpinus), to Long Beaked Yellow Lousewort (Pedicularis tuberosa), each plant tells its own story through its delicate petals. Turning over a page reveals Euphrasia paludosa from 1803-06; its exquisite watercolor rendering captures every intricate detail using pen, ink, and pencil. The Lousewort siblings Pedicularis geminata and Pedicularis Portenschlagii share their beauty alongside Tozzia alpina in another stunning lithograph. Last but not least is Irish Eyebright (Euphrasia Salisburgensis). Its vivid colors bring joy to any observer, leaving an indelible mark on their memory.