Epifagus virginiana, commonly called beech drops (or beech-drops, or beechdrops), is an obligate parasitic plant which grows and subsists on the roots of American beech. It is a member of the family Orobanchaceae. The genus 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.
Beechdrops is an annual plant native to eastern North America. It entirely lacks chlorophyll and produces many ...
Escriba un síntoma o una enfermedad y lea acerca de las hierbas que podrían ayudar, escriba una hierba y vea las enfermedades y los síntomas contra los que se usa.
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