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Conopholis americana
Woody, pulpy plant. About 2-4" tall. Grows in decaying leaves in forest floor.
This plant, which lacks leaves, is parasitic on the roots of trees, especially oaks.
• Family: Broomrape (Orobanchaceae)
• Habitat: woods, often under oaks
• Height: 3-8 inches
• Flower size: 1/2 inch long
• Flower color: yellow-brown
• Flowering time: May to June
• Origin: native
Spotted on Apr 28, 2010
Submitted on Oct 15, 2011
