Branched Broomrape

Branched broomrape is a species of parasitic plants that grow on the roots of some broad-leafed annual host plants. It is considered a weed under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004.

Effects

Branched broomrape may reduce yields and quality of host crops. It is a prohibited import in some countries. This can cause market access issues for Australian exports.

Management

Branched broomrape is best managed through:

• normal farm biosecurity
• crop hygiene
• broad-leafed weed control, including using effective herbicides
• crop selection

Resources

• On property management of branched broomrape (PDF 1.9 MB)
• Managing Broomrape Crops (PDF 1.5 MB)
• Managing Broomrape Growing Degree Days (PDF 454.6 KB)
• Managing Broomrape Horticulture (PDF 580.7 KB)
• Managing Broomrape Lifestyle (PDF 546.0 KB)
• Managing Broomrape Native Veg (PDF 483.6 KB)
• Managing Broomrape Pastures (PDF 454.9 KB)

Contact

Natural Resources SA Murray Darling Basin is responsible for providing advice on how to control branched broomrape – contact details:

https://www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/samurraydarlingbasin/find-us .