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Squaw Root

Conopholis americana

Photo by Bullinger
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Parasitic plant with a root system that preys on oak trees. It doesn't perform photosynthesis.

Habitat:

Wooded ravines near oak and beech trees.

Notes:

Copyright © 2012 Jeremy Bullinger. All rights reserved.

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PublishedMay 12, 2012

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