Bear corn

Lots of bear corn!
Bear corn (Conopholis americana) is a parasitic plant that derives its nourishment from the roots of oak and beech trees.

On a recent hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway on the Mountains to Sea trail, there were large patches of bear corn in flower.  Striking!


Bear corn in flower




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