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  4. Dicots
  5. Mints, Plantains, Olives, and Allies
  6. Broomrape Family
  7. Beechdrops
  8. Beechdrops

species 18,910 observations

Beechdrops

Epifagus virginiana

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

2 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it American Winter Ant 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Habit
Erect
Plant type
Annual Wildflower

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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