Bear Corn (fruit)

Description:

This unusual-looking parasitic plant is said to resemble a pine cone or corncob growing from the roots of its host while it is in bloom. This was the first time I had ever seen one of these for myself, so I was happy even though I had missed the flowers when they were fresh, and the plant was already setting its fruit. Since I know where this one is located, I may go back this coming spring and hopefully catch this specimen as it begins to flower.

Habitat:

USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV Canada: NS Native Distribution: Manitoba east to Nova Scotia, south to Florida, west to Mississippi, and north to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Native Habitat: Woods, under oaks.

Notes:

Spotted at Brasstown Bald in Georgia