My uncle says that he's seen them frequently, and they always get bush hogged or weed eated out. (I can't believe I just made past-tense verbs of "bush hog" and "weed eater.") I snapped two of these growths off at the base, and brought them home to see if I could identify them. So far, the internet is letting me down.
They have no discernible smell; maybe a little fresh and woodsy if anything (not piney in the least). When I cut them open, the inside was wet and woody.
Any knowledge or pointers to resources would be welcome...
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They look like asparagus.
I think that it's not a fun guy -- but a squaw root -- a parasitic plant -- also think the Native Americans used it for 'female problems.
http://www.ct-botanical-society.org/galleries/conopholisamer.html
Vicki, that's it! That's exactly what they are. Uncle Forrest said he couldn't remember what they were called, but "spurgeon" popped to mind...I'll have to let him know what their real name is! Thanks!
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