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Dutchman's pipe

Monotropa hypopitys

Photo by LuckyLogan
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Field Notes

Description:

Parasitic "herbaceous perennial plant." Doesn't use the sun for energy, hints, the lack of green pigment. Parasitic to trees. Very close relative to the parasitic plant, Indian Pipe.

Habitat:

This one was found in Hyde Memorial State Park. Found on the forest floor under deciduous and coniferous trees. Mildly steep embankment.

Notes:

Not 100% sure on the ID so if you think it's different, let me know :)

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