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Conopholis americana
Also know as 'bear corn', is a perennial, non-photosynthesizing (or "achlorophyllous") parasitic plant, from the broomrape family, Orobanchaceae. When blooming, resembles a pine cone or cob of corn growing from the roots of mostly oak and beech trees.
Spotted on May 14, 2007
Submitted on Oct 7, 2012
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