Epifagus virginiana
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- ep-ih-FAG-us vir-jin-ee-AN-uh
- Description
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Beach-drops is a parasitic wildflower only found growing under beech trees. It has interesting copper-purple flowers that appear on erect stalks from late summer into fall.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Epifagus
- Species:
- virginiana
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- SE. Canada to E. U.S.A. and Mexico
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Native Plant
- Wildflower
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Gold/Yellow
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- Yellowish, reddish, or brown flowers in axils of scattered, dry scales
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Cream/Tan
- Purple/Lavender
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Scale-like leaves without green pigments; many-branched brownish tan to purplish stems arise from a thick, scaly base
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No