Orobanche amethystea
Hairy broomrape αγριόλυκοσ
Orobanchaceae Dicot.
Amethyst orobanche is an attractive orchid-like plant, but like all the orobancheas it is parasitic, usually on Eryngium campestra. Although its name suggests a purple colour it’s appearance is variable.
For more on Orobanche go to O. crenata.
Orobanche from Greek οροβος - bitter vetch + αγχω - to strangle
amethystea - after amethyst crystal because of the purple colour of some specimens
