Cancer Root, Squaw Root, Bear Corn

Conopholisamericana

Genus
Conopholis (koh-noh-FOH-lis)
Species
americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Staten Island, New York

Glouster, Ohio

Guysville, Ohio

Leesburg, Virginia

Bruceton Mills, West Virginia

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Terra Alta, WV | May 2018 | positive

Finally. I figured out what this was. I saw some Squaw Root at this camp site me, and my mom and dad go to. It sorta looked like corn and...Read More

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