How to Identify Orobanchaceae
Orobanchaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Lamiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 376 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Orobanchaceae Species
Cordylanthus parviflorus (Ferris) Wiggins
Cordylanthus parviflorus (Ferris) Wiggins
Cordylanthus parviflorus, commonly purple bird's beak, is an annual herb native …
Castilleja affinis Hook. & Arn.
Castilleja affinis Hook. & Arn.
Castilleja affinis Hook. & Arn. is a perennial herb with colored bracts and hair…
Orthocarpus imbricatus Torr. ex S.Watson
Orthocarpus imbricatus Torr. ex S.Watson
Orthocarpus imbricatus is an annual herb with a hairy stem, bracted spikes, and …
Agalinis maritima (Raf.) Raf.
Agalinis maritima (Raf.) Raf.
Agalinis maritima, or saltmarsh false foxglove, is a small annual found in North…
Melampyrum lineare Desr.
Melampyrum lineare Desr.
Melampyrum lineare, or narrowleaf cow wheat, is a hemiparasitic herbaceous plant…
Agalinis gattingeri (Small) Small
Agalinis gattingeri (Small) Small
Agalinis gattingeri is an annual flowering herb with pink spotted tubular flower…
Castilleja rhexifolia Rydb.
Castilleja rhexifolia Rydb.
Castilleja rhexifolia Rydb., alpine paintbrush, is a perennial hemiparasitic pai…
Orthocarpus luteus Nutt.
Orthocarpus luteus Nutt.
Orthocarpus luteus Nutt. is an annual herb with colored stems, narrow leaves, an…
Orobanche reticulata Wallr.
Orobanche reticulata Wallr.
Orobanche reticulata is a parasitic perennial herb that hosts on creeping thistl…
Pedicularis oederi Vahl
Pedicularis oederi Vahl
Pedicularis oederi is a flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family native to No…
Chloropyron palmatum (Ferris) Tank & J.M.Egger
Chloropyron palmatum (Ferris) Tank & J.M.Egger
Chloropyron palmatum is a rare annual hemiparasitic herb endemic to California’s…
Pedicularis lapponica L.
Pedicularis lapponica L.
Pedicularis lapponica L. is a hemiparasitic, mostly perennial arctic-boreal lous…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Orobanchaceae?
Orobanchaceae plants belong to the Lamiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 376 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Orobanchaceae?
Orobanchaceae is classified in the order Lamiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 376 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Orobanchaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Orobanchaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Orobanchaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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