"Epifagus virginiana" — commonly called beech drops — is an obligate parasitic plant which grows and subsists on the roots of American beech. It is a member of the broomrape family. "Epifagus" is monotypic—containing only "E. virginiana". The name "Epifagus" derives from Greek "epi" meaning "on" or "upon", and "Fagus" which is the genus name of beech.
Similar species: Lamiales
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Uploaded Mar 15, 2021. Captured Oct 31, 2020 13:20 in 11501-11599 Fenno Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA.
