[Wikipedia] Uses: A review of literature of traditional use of Orobanche shows that while broomrapes were used as food and medicine throughout regions of the world, this usage mainly happened in China and North America. While in Europe, they were primarily used as food items only.[22] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
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