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:
72 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Beechdrops flowers.
These plants are parasitic on American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) roots.
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
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