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Beech Drops

Epifagus virginiana

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

This plant completely lacking in chlorophyll. It is mostly white with purple streaks

Habitat:

At the base of birch trees in Acadia National Park. These were very plentiful, but most were past their prime.

Notes:

I recently learned these are pollinated by an ant, Prenolepis imparis

Reference Links:

Epifagus - Wikipedia, Epifagus virginiana (beech-drops): Go Botany

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