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Hypopitys monotropa aka Monotropa hypopitys

Photo by AngelChandler
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Field Notes

Description:

A myco-heterotroph with multiple flowers nodding all to the same side, scale-like leaves (second picture).

Habitat:

mature coniferous forest floor

Notes:

I guess photosynthesis is over-rated when you're so well connected.

Reference Links:

Celebrating Wildflowers - Mycotrophic Wildflowers - Monotropa hypopitys

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Photographed
PublishedJuly 25, 2012

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