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Seymeria cassioides Scrophulariaceae



This is the largest population of this parasite I have observed in 40 years! Blackwater Ecologic Preserve, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. 7 September 2013. 36° 49' 15.1" North, 76° 51' 5" West (36.820863, -76.851387)

Blackwater Preserve 2 September 2005.

Blackwater Preserve 2 September 2005.

vessel elements in Pinus serotina root.

Haustoria on pine roots. This is the largest population of this species I have ever seen, perhaps due to rain exposing pine roots. Plants past flowering, many with mature seeds. South Quay Sand Hills Natural Area, City of Suffolk, Virginia 14 October 2013. 36° 35'12.9" North, 76° 54' 8.4" West(36.586910, -76.902323)

Blackwater Ecological Preserve. 13 September 2014. 36°49'26.9" North, 76°50'52.2" West (36.824150, -76.847825)

Blackwater Preserve 2 September 2005.

Blackwater Preserve 2 September 2005.


This is the largest population of this parasite I have observed in 40 years! Blackwater Ecologic Preserve, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. 7 September 2013. 36° 49' 15.1" North, 76° 51' 5" West (36.820863, -76.851387)

 
WARNING:  Accurate determination of this plant or fungus depends on more than this single image.