American Cancer Root (Conopholis americana)

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Field Notes

Description:

C. americana is parasitic on the roots of woody plants, especially oaks (genus Quercus) and beech (genus Fagus).[4] The only part of the plant generally seen is the cone-shaped inflorescence,[6] which appears above ground in spring.[7] The entire structure is a yellowish color, turning to brown[4] and achieves heights of 10 centimeters (4 in) to 20 centimeters (8 in) tall

Habitat:

Found growing on roots in wooded ravines[4] in every state of the United States east of the Mississippi River.[2]

Only grows on the roots of Oak trees..

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