Sunflower broomrape - Orobanche cumana
Effective: May 10, 2026
Taxonomic Position: Lamiales : Orobanchaceae
Pest Type: Plants and Algae
Pest Code (NAPIS): PDOABBG
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2027
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: No Datasheet for this version
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/PDOABBG
Hosts Identified in the CAPS Host Matrix:
Sunflower
Survey
Survey Recommendations
The following are recommendations for executing the survey using the approved methods for pest surveillance. The recommendations are developed through literature review and consultation with subject matter experts.
Key Diagnostic or Identification
Approved Method(s)
References
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.