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Conopholis americana
Resembles a cob of corn growing from the roots of oak or beech trees.
Oak-Beech Forest
Also known as American cancer-root and Squawcorn. Parasitic non-photosynthesizing plant.
Spotted on Apr 18, 2013
Submitted on Apr 18, 2013
4 Comments
Thanks Erin! It grows in most oak and beech forests here. It is almost as common as the Honey Mushroom of which both can contribute to tree decline.
Have never seen this....awesome find...
Amazing..
Really cool! I have never heard of this before.