CLASSIFICATION OF ANGIOSPERMS. 



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FIG. 385. Squaw-root, also known as Cancer-root (Conopholis americana) , one of the 

 OrobanchacecB or root parasites. It is shown here growing on the roots of another plant. 

 The flowering plants are from i to 2 dm. high, and consist of a cone-like stalk with fleshy 

 scales surmounted by a spike of more or less yellowish flowers. After Troth. 



