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Wildflowers of Europe

Tozzia alpina

Family : OROBANCHACEAE (Broomrape Family)
Common Name (UK) : Tozzia alpina
Common Name (DE) : Alpenrachen
Common Name (FR) : Tozzie des Alpes
Habitat : Along the banks of rivulets and wet rocky places.
Remarks : Parasitic on members of the Aster family
First appearing : May
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :May 28, 2004
  • Location :Rappental valley near Oberstdorf.
  • Photo Date :June 19, 2005
  • Location :Oybach valley near Oberstdorf in the German Alps.
  • Photo Date :June 19, 2005
  • Location :Oybach valley near Oberstdorf in the German Alps.