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American cancer-root

Conopholis americana

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41.8211, -73.9575

Field Notes

Description:

Looks much like sprouted pinecones

(http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/conopholis_americana…)

Habitat:

Woodland

Notes:

Many thanks to ForestDragon for their help in identifying this species!

Reference Links:

American Squawroot (Conopholis americana) - Information on American Squawroot, Conopholis americana

Species ID Suggestions

American cancer-root

Conopholis americana

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ForestDragon
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Comments (4)
CauldronCrafter
It looks so familiar but alien all at once, it is easy to overlook. My hub had seen a specimen earlier in our hike & thought nothing of it! Hope you'll have an easier time since you're looking for it :) Good luck!
ForestDragon
You are very welcome! I have never seen this plant in person. I would love to find it. It is very interesting.
CauldronCrafter
Thank you & HUGE THANKS for your identifying help! A first for me :D

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PublishedMay 28, 2014

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