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Conopholis americana
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Copyright: John Denk (jpdenk)
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| Genre: Plants |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2006-04-29 |
| Categories: Flowers |
| Camera: Nikon D70, Micro Nikkor AF60mm f2.8 |
| Exposure: f/10.0, 1/60 seconds |
| Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-02-02 6:20 |
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| Points: 4 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
American Cancer Root or Squawroot, member of the Orobanchaceae, an unusual parasitic plant found in woodlands in eastern North America. It produces no chlorophyll, instead depending on its host for food. It's parasitic on the roots of Oak and Beech.
These were photographed in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains near Irvine, Kentucky in the Daniel Boone National Forest. |
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| To fragman: Synonym | jpdenk |
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02-02 11:49 |
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TFS this unusual plant that is so similar to the old world Orobanche species. greetings Ori
Hola John.
Geniales detalles y espectacular planta desconocida para mí.
Un cálido saludo, JL.
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