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Beech Drops Beech Drops (Epifagus virginiana) are a parasitic plant that is found at the base of the American beech tree and feeds off the root system, these were found in an old growth forest at the Shaw Woodlot, Ontario, Canada. Beech Drops,Canada,Epifagus virginiana,Geotagged,Ontario,Shaw Woodlot,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Beech Drops

Beech Drops (Epifagus virginiana) are a parasitic plant that is found at the base of the American beech tree and feeds off the root system, these were found in an old growth forest at the Shaw Woodlot, Ontario, Canada.

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The Beech drops

"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.

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Similar species: Lamiales
Species identified by Greg Shchepanek
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By Greg Shchepanek

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Uploaded Nov 24, 2018. Captured Sep 18, 2018 15:29 in 2065 Bulger Rd, Eganville, ON K0J 1T0, Canada.
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  • Canon EOS M100
  • f/4.0
  • 1/79s
  • ISO100
  • 28mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.