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Ghost Plant

Monotropa uniflora

Photo by Machi
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28.9968, -82.5625

Field Notes

Description:

There were a few clusters of these plants scattered around the area. They do not contain chlorophyll and are parasitic. They start out white, then as they get older they turn to a flesh or orangish color and the flowers turn black (http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1151836008)

Habitat:

Neighborhood with pastures and pine and oak

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Monotropa uniflora

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PublishedDecember 23, 2014

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