What is another word for orobanchaceae?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːɹəbˌant͡ʃe͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
Orobanchaceae is a family of parasitic plants, which are commonly known as broomrapes. These plants lack chlorophyll, and they depend on other plants for their nutrition. There are various synonyms for the word "orobanchaceae," which are used to refer to these parasitic plants. Some of these synonyms include Orobanche, Phelipanche, and Conopholis. These synonyms are used interchangeably, and they all refer to the same group of plants that generally grow in dry, sandy soil. Although broomrapes have a parasitic lifestyle, they are also known for their medicinal properties, and they have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
