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Cancer Root, Squaw Root, Bear Corn

Conopholisamericana

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Genus
Conopholis (koh-noh-FOH-lis)
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Species
americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Perennials
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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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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Kyrameru
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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