Other common names:
Virginia Beechdrops Other scientific names: Epifagus americana, Leptamnium virginianum, Orobanche virginiana French names:
Épifage de Virginie Family: Broom-rape Family (Orobanchaceae) Flowers: Autumn; Red/Pink; Irregular flowers Leaves: None Habitat: Forests Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 18 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: virginiana: of Virginia, Virginian Photographs:
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Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Beechdrops flowers.
These plants are parasitic on American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) roots.
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