15/03/2025
🌿 Invasive & Mysterious: The Branched Broomrape! 🌿
Meet Orobanche ramosa, a parasitic plant with no chlorophyll of its own! Instead of photosynthesis, it taps into the roots of other plants, stealing nutrients. Found in many regions worldwide, it threatens crops like tomatoes, potatoes, and sunflowers.
🔬 Did you know?
⚡️ It produces thousands of tiny seeds that can remain dormant for years!
⚡️ Once it emerges, it forms purple-to-brownish flowers that blend with its surroundings.
⚡️ Farmers struggle to control it because it spreads silently underground.
🌍 Why does it matter?
This plant is a major agricultural pest, reducing crop yields and causing economic losses. Researchers are working on sustainable ways to manage it!
Tag a plant lover 🌱 and share your thoughts! Borpu Karbi
