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Bear Corn

Conopholis americana

Photo by tomk3886
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30.5186, -84.1097

Field Notes

Description:

White seed capsules. Appears in spring, blooms, sets seed then goes dormant.

Habitat:

A parasite of oak and beech roots. Found on live oak roots. Quercus virginiana.

Notes:

An unusual plant. Does not photosynthesize. Not common in Florida.

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