Error message
Unable to fetch location details at this time.
Indian pipe
Monotropa uniflora
44.2457, -124.039
Field Notes
Description:
white stem, leaves and flower with black edges, occurring in twos or in a clump; no chlorophyll
Habitat:
Douglas fir/Sitka spruce forest, near sword fern and Doug. fir, at 92 ft. maybe a mile from the ocean up on the ridge but protected by forest, by the trail.
Notes:
This saprophyte takes its food energy via fungi from the fir. BC natives called it "wolf piss" because it was said to arise from where a wolf urinated. It was used as a poultice for wounds that would not heal (maybe it would work on hobo spider bites?) This is only the second time I've ever seen this plant; it is very rare in the Pacific Northwest.
Reference Links:
Monotropa uniflora
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 18, 2011
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment
Sign in to comment