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American cancer-root

Conopholis americana

Description:

A parasitic plant that contains no chlorophyll and has a stem covered in scales, but no leaves. The flowers are light colored, tubular structures that emerge from the stems.



1 species ID suggestions

dandoucette
dandoucette 10 months ago
Squawroot
Conopholis americana Conopholis americana

1 Comment

DavidMroczkowski
DavidMroczkowski 10 months ago

Thanks, dandoucette!

Michigan, USA

Lat: 43.44, Long: -86.22

Spotted on Jun 24, 2012
Submitted on Jul 2, 2012

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