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This plant is parasitic on beech trees ("Epifagus" translates to "upon the beech.") Note the lack of leaves. The dried stems of beechdrops can often be found through the winter.

• Family: Broomrape (Orobanchaceae)
• Habitat: near beech trees in woods
• Height: 6-20 inches
• Flower size: up to 1/2 inch long
• Flower color: reddish, brown, or yellowish
• Flowering time: August to October
• Origin: native