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Indian Pipe (Monotropa uniflora); a rare find
Lucky to have found several specimens of this plant, hundreds of miles and years apart ... found by looking down while I hike in the woods (a habit I got into 'down south', where one has to watch where you step, to be on the lookout for poisonous Copperheads, a nasty and lethargic viper which won't move until you step on one, and then they'll strike). ------------------>>> Wikipedia says: Monotropa uniflora, also known as the Ghost Plant, 'Indian Pipe', or Corpse Plant, is a herbaceous perennial plant. It is native to temperate regions of Asia, North America and northern South America, but with large gaps between areas. It is generally scarce or rare in occurrence.
Bedford Audubon Society adds: Plants may grow as a single stem or in clumps of up to 20 stems, but they are not generally found in large numbers. Unlike most plants, it is white and does not contain chlorophyll. Instead of generating energy from sunlight, it is parasitic. Its hosts are certain fungi that are mycorrhizal with trees, meaning it ultimately gets its energy from photosynthetic trees. Since it is not dependent on sunlight to grow, it can grow in very dark environments as in the understory of dense forest. The complex relationship that allows this plant to grow also makes propagation difficult.The plant is sometimes completely white but commonly has black flecks and a pale pink coloration. Rare variants may have a deep red color.The stems reach heights of 10–30 cm, clothed with small scale-leaves 5–10 mm long. The stems bear only a single flower, 10–15 mm long with 3-8 petals. It flowers from early summer to early autumn.
Bedford Audubon Society adds: Plants may grow as a single stem or in clumps of up to 20 stems, but they are not generally found in large numbers. Unlike most plants, it is white and does not contain chlorophyll. Instead of generating energy from sunlight, it is parasitic. Its hosts are certain fungi that are mycorrhizal with trees, meaning it ultimately gets its energy from photosynthetic trees. Since it is not dependent on sunlight to grow, it can grow in very dark environments as in the understory of dense forest. The complex relationship that allows this plant to grow also makes propagation difficult.The plant is sometimes completely white but commonly has black flecks and a pale pink coloration. Rare variants may have a deep red color.The stems reach heights of 10–30 cm, clothed with small scale-leaves 5–10 mm long. The stems bear only a single flower, 10–15 mm long with 3-8 petals. It flowers from early summer to early autumn.
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L. L. Wall club has replied to Andy Rodker clubThanks for your compliment.
Best Regards, Wally
Andy Rodker club has replied to L. L. Wall clubBest wishes,
Andy
why have you stopped uploading?
thanks for the information
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I find a picture with blossoms >>> commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Monotropa?uselang=de#/media/File:Monotropa_uniflora_in_Penwood_State_Park_3,_2009-07-03.jpg
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