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Toothwort

Lathracea japonica

Photo by birchkang
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Field Notes

Description:

Parasitic plants on the roots of other plants, and are completely lacking chlorophyll.

Habitat:

parasitic on the roots of beech, in shady places such as hedge sides.

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PublishedMay 19, 2013

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