OBI - Robert F. Hoover Herbarium, Cal Poly State University (OBI)
OBI103321
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Striga hermonthica (Delile) Benth.
Orobanchaceae
Robert J. Rodin
9379
1973-05-02
Namibia, Village of Oshikango
Herb 2 feet high, flowers orchid.
Men don't play with it, because it removes manliness and prevents erection of the penis. They spoil Kaffir Corn (Sorghum), so are pulled out.
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For additional information about this specimen, please contact: Jenn Yost, Director and Associate Professor (jyost@calpoly.edu)
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Angiosperm Phenological Traits: Quality of a plant or portion of a plant that provides phenologically relevant information
Reproductive: At least one reproductive structure of any kind is present (flowers, flower buds, fruits)
Open Flower present: At least one open flower is present