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Ghost Pipe

Monotropa uniflora

Photo by Crysta Perak
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46.0097, -65.0057

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Description:

At the time I didn't take the time to get a closer picture as I was in a rush, now I kinda regret it after finding out what it is! I seen this plant a few times, very beautiful!
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Unlike most plants, it is white and does not contain chlorophyll. Instead of generating energy from sunlight, it is parasitic, more specifically a myco-heterotroph. /

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monotropa_uniflora

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Monotropa uniflora

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