Hypopitys lanuginosa

Hypopitys lanuginosa hairy pinesap

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA Synonyms:   Monotropa lanuginosa
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Some botanists consider this plant a variety of Hypopitys monotropa.

Grows in forest and woodlands.

Present throuhgout the state.

Wetland code: Not classified

Flowers in July.

S-rank:  No rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

SDonovall (Guest)

Posted on 22 August 2026

Perusing the Michaux forest off Old Shippensburg Rd, near the Sunset Rocks Trail Head, just outside Pine Grove Furnace SP and near the AT, I came across a small cluster of these plants. I had seen plenty of ghost pipe/Indian pipe in the past, but never some that had flowers and stems that were pink. I took several photos so I could identify this plant later. A very neat find for me! August 21, 2026.

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Hypopitys lanuginosa hairy pinesap

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Synonyms:   Monotropa lanuginosa
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Plant Summary
perennial forb native flower color: pink
Common Names
hairy pinesap Appalachian red pinesap