Epifagus virginiana
Beechdrops, Virginia Beechdrops
Also known as: Epifagus americana Nutt. +11 more
- Epifagus americana Nutt.
- Epifagus virginiana f. atropurpurea Pease
- Epifagus virginiana f. pallida Weatherb.
- Epifagus virginiana f. virginiana
- Epifagus virginiana var. rauana Austin
- Epifagus virginianus f. atropurpureus Pease
- Epifagus virginianus var. rauana Austin
- Epiphejus americanus (Nutt.) Walp.
- Leptamnium virginianum (L.) Raf.
- Mylanche virginiana (L.) Wallr.
- Orobanche virginiana L.
- Orobanche virginica Hill
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Epifagus virginiana (commonly known as Beechdrops or Virginia beechdrops) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northeast, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin