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American cancer-root
Conopholis americana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Orobanchaceae ›Genus: Conopholis
About
Conopholis americana (American cancer-root or squawroot or bear corn) is a perennial, non-photosynthesizing (or "achlorophyllous") parasitic plant, from the family Orobanchaceae and more recently from the genus Conopholis but also listed as Orobanche, native but not endemic to North America and when blooming, resembles a pine cone or cob of corn growing from the roots of mostly oak and beech trees.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of American cancer-root is Conopholis americana.
- American cancer-root belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- American cancer-root belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- American cancer-root belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- American cancer-root belongs to the order Lamiales.
- American cancer-root belongs to the family Orobanchaceae.
- American cancer-root belongs to the genus Conopholis.