Native Plant of the Day 04/06/2013
Photo from April 4, 2009. Location: Pigeon Mountain, Walker County, GA.
Squawroot – for more photos / info go to the Conopholis americana detail page.
Squawroot – Conopholis americana
Also NPOD 04/06/2011, 04/06/2012
I first saw this plant last week (June 2013) while biking up the Herbert Glacier Trail in Juneau, Alaska. I was fascinated by it and took a photo if you are interested in having me send it to you.
My friend and I were taking a leisurely walk through the Tonto Forest up northeast of Payson, Arizona in June and saw several Bear Corn. At the time neither one of us knew what it was and several attempts to find out brought us no answers. Finally! By the way there were bees everywhere and after touching the Bear Corn, my friend had a very large bumble bee land on his nose. He rode there for more than 40 minutes while we meandered through the tall pines. Fascinating! Yes, I have pictures and videos 🙂
Very cool story. I, too, have noticed a lot of bees on this interesting plant while it is in flower.