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Squawroot
Conopholis americana
43.0904, -79.0861
Field Notes
Description:
C. americana is parasitic on the roots of woody plants, especially oaks (genus Quercus) and beech (genus Fagus).The only part of the plant generally seen is the cone-shaped inflorescence, which appears above ground in spring. The entire structure is a yellowish color, turning to brown and achieves heights of 10 centimeters (4 in) to 20 centimeters (8 in) tall.
Habitat:
temperate forest, tree roots
Notes:
I spotted these a bit too late at Woodend Conservation Area. They had already finished flowering. There were a lot of small clumps of them at the bottom of the hill in the park of the park.
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Conopholis americana
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PublishedJuly 27, 2011
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