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Beechdrops

Epifagus americana

Photo by Machi
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43.8728, -70.6886

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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

Reference Links:

Epifagus americana

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BioBlitz, Maine
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PublishedOctober 22, 2015

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