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Beechdrops

Epifagus americana

Description:

They are parasitic plants that live and feed on beech tree roots. It is hard to see the nice purple color of the flowers until you get close because they are so small.

Habitat:

Forest path on Douglas mountain

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Machi
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Machi

Maine, USA

Spotted on Sep 26, 2015
Submitted on Oct 22, 2015

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