Herb: Ground Cone


Latin name: Orobanche tuberosa


Synonyms: Boschniakia hookeri


Family: Orobanchaceae (Broom-rape Family)



Medicinal use of Ground Cone:

The roots have been used in the treatment of coughs.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
12 cm
(4 3/4 inch)

Habitat of the herb:

Parasitic on Gaultheria shallon, on or near the coast.

Edible parts of Ground Cone:

Root. The potato-like stem bases were occasionally peeled and eaten raw as a snack by some North American Indian tribes.

Propagation of the herb:

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in a pot containing a host plant. The seed is probably best sown as soon as it is ripe if this is possible. It might also be possible to sow the seed in situ around a host plant.

Cultivation of Ground Cone:

Parasitic on Gaultheria shallon, on or near the coast.

Known hazards of Orobanche tuberosa:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.