NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Conopholis americana
Bearcorn, Cancer Root
Scientific Name: |
Conopholis americana |
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Genus: |
Conopholis |
Species Epithet: |
americana |
Common Name: |
Bearcorn, Cancer Root |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Orobanchaceae (Broomrape Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
0-1 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Yellow, Brown |
Light: |
Less than 2 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
April, May, June |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont |
Habitat Description: |
Rich, moist forests, under and hemiparasitic on Quercus species. |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
No Apparent Leaves |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Important for Wildlife |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
Said to be a favorite food for bears and thus the seeds are spread by the bears. |
Tom Harville |
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Tom Harville |
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David McAdoo |
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