orobanche

/ɔˌroʊbæŋki/ or /ɔˈroʊbæŋki/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of root-parasitic plant in the family Orobanchaceae, often known as broomrape.

“The orobanche plant, a notorious agricultural pest, is known to harm crops by draining their water and nutrient supply.”

Synonyms

  • Indian paintbrush
  • broomrape

Antonyms

  • photosynthetic plant