Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orobanchaceae

Genus:

Conopholis

Species:

Conopholis americana

USDA Symbol:

COAM

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

25 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow, brown

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Reported Fauna Sightings

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bumblebees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained forest soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic on roots of oak trees

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Holoparasitic plant requiring live oak (Quercus) roots for germination and growth; cannot be cultivated conventionally from seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI