Conopholis

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Conopholis

Description Conopholis is a genus of parasitic plants that lack chlorophyll and get their nutrients from the roots of other plants. Also known as squawroot, this flowering plant is native to North America and is usually found in deciduous forests. There are only three species of Conopholis, namely Conopholis americana, Conopholis alpina, and Conopholis fasciculata. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…