Squawroot
Conopholis americana
| Family | Broomrape (Orobanchaceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Late spring |
| Habitat | Dry forest |
| Status | Native |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 2-8″ |
| Flower | Flowers are tubular, cream to yellow, stalkless flowers emerging from under compact scales. The flowers and scales form a cylindrical spike. Lower scales are overlapping, fleshy, pointed, and yellow to brown in color. |
| Leaf | Scales instead of leaves |
| Notes | Plants resemble a yellow or brown pine cone standing on end. They are usually found in groups. They are a parasite on tree roots, especially oak. |
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