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Tue, May 18, 10 at 7:44
| A few of us were mushroom hunting near Lexington, VA, the weekend of May 1 and found a white, spiky plant with what looked like flowers all over it growing on a hill in mostly shade. The leaf litter was deep, at least 4 inches. We found them in clumps and singly. Does anyone know what it is?
I posted pics on my gardening blog, but no one knew what they were. Thanks! We're really curious what it is. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Pictures of mystery plant
Follow-Up Postings:
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| I just discovered the same plant last week in nearby woods. I, too, would love to know what it is. Not in my wildflower book. |
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| I Believe that is: Conopholis americana An interesting species that is parasitic on oak trees, in the family Orobanchaceae. |
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| Common name of Squaw Root but also called cancer root. Bears are supposed to eat them. |
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