Beech drops ("Epifagus virginiana") is a root holoparasite only on American beech ("Fagus grandifolia"). "Epifagus virginiana," also known as beechdrops, is an obligate parasite to "Fagus grandifolia", beech trees. It is found only on American beech trees, "Fagus grandifolia". The larvae feed on "Castanea dentata", "Fagus grandifolia" and "Fagus sylvatica". These include American beech ("Fagus grandifolia"), southern magnolia ("Magnolia grandiflora"), and purple anise ("Illicium floridanum").