{"product_id":"orobanche-latisquama-10-seeds","title":"Orobanche latisquama | 10 SEEDS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrobanche latisquama\u003c\/b\u003e is a fascinating plant from the Mediterranean region that grows from these seeds into a unique member of the \u003cb\u003eparasitic plant genus Orobanche\u003c\/b\u003e. Unlike typical plants, it lacks chlorophyll and depends entirely on host plants for nutrients. This species belongs to the \u003cb\u003eOrobanche sect. Microleon\u003c\/b\u003e group, known for its specialized parasitic lifestyle and distinctive floral structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003elatisquama variety\u003c\/b\u003e produces striking flowers that range in color and shape, making it a remarkable addition for botanical enthusiasts. People appreciate its unusual growth habit and its role within the broader \u003cb\u003eBroomrape species\u003c\/b\u003e family. Its distribution mainly covers Mediterranean habitats, where it thrives alongside specific host plants, emphasizing its adaptation to local ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces tubular flowers with broad, overlapping petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelies entirely on host roots for survival and growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplays a robust flowering spike with dense flower clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhibits a pale to dark coloration depending on maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContributes to biodiversity in Mediterranean plant communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eOrobanche latisquama\u003c\/b\u003e seeds develop into plants that illustrate the complexity of \u003cb\u003eOrobanche taxonomy\u003c\/b\u003e and highlight the intricate \u003cb\u003eOrobanche distribution\u003c\/b\u003e across various Mediterranean zones. Growing this species offers a glimpse into parasitic plant biology and enriches any collection focused on unusual botanical specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/b\u003e Pictures show the adult plant, which is \u003cb\u003enot for sale\u003c\/b\u003e. The offer is only for \u003cb\u003eseeds\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59707703427406,"sku":"WP-26916-S","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/0604\/5518\/files\/Orobanche_latisquama.png?v=1779361384","url":"https:\/\/worldplants.it\/products\/orobanche-latisquama-10-seeds","provider":"Worldplants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}