Epifagus virginiana; Orobanchaceae (broom-rape family)
Right before leaving on the road trip I made a quick scramble along the Cabin John Trail, and was once again rewarded. I’ve read about this parasitic plant but had never seen it before; that day, I saw dozens of them. They live off the roots of beech trees so that’s where to look for them.
Pingback: Winter Interest: American Beech | Elizabeth's Wildflower Blog