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Indian Pipe

Monotropa uniflora

Photo by BrianSye
Published on Project Noah
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49.1667, -121.95

Field Notes

Description:

Lacks chlorophyll. Parasitically obtains photosynthates from fungi, which in turn receive from photosynthetic trees (Myco-heterotrophic).

Habitat:

Understory, second growth coniferous lowland. Parasitizing Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) and/or Engelman Spruce (Picea engelmannii).

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Comments (2)
YukoChartraw
Beautiful spotting of Indian Pipe! One of my favorites!
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PublishedJune 9, 2013

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