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Beechdrops
Epifagus virginiana

Beechdrops (Epifagus virginiana) 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
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Beechdrops (Epifagus virginiana) flowers

Beechdrops flowers.

Beechdrops (Epifagus virginiana) flowers

These plants are parasitic on American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) roots.

Beechdrops (Epifagus virginiana) flowers

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Range map for Beechdrops (Epifagus virginiana)

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.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)