USA, TN, Cherokee National Forest. Parasitic Squawroot draws nutrients from roots of deciduous hardwoods such as oak & beech.

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USA, TN, Cherokee National Forest. Parasitic Squawroot (Conopholis americana) draws nutrients from roots of deciduous hardwoods such as oak and beech. Here found along the Hiwassee River John Muir Trail

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Location: USA, North America, Tennessee
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