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Ghost Plant (Indian Pipe)

Monotropa uniflora

Photo by Krys Schaetzl
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Approx 1-2" long growing on my lawn. The lawn is mossy and has a lot of mushrooms growing on it so I assume this is a mushroom. We live in a forrest close to wetlands.

Species ID Suggestions

Ghost Plant (Indian Pipe)

Monotropa uniflora

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JenKnight
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JenKnight
a very interesting plant that lacks chlorophyll - nice spotting!
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PublishedAugust 2, 2013

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