What is another word for Family Orobanchaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli ˈɔːɹəbˌant͡ʃe͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
The family Orobanchaceae, also known as the broomrape family, includes a diverse group of plants that are hemiparasitic in nature. These plants are often found growing on the roots of other plants, deriving some or all of their nutrients from their host. Orobanchaceae family members are typically herbaceous annuals or perennials with simple or compound leaves and showy flowers that range in color from white to pink, purple, or blue. Synonyms for this plant family include the Scrophulariaceae family, the broomrape family, or the Orobanchaceae s.l. family. Despite various changes in name and classification over the years, the characteristics of members of the Orobanchaceae family remain relatively consistent.
