Monotropa uniflora
Strange-looking plant sometimes confused with a mushroom
Monotropa uniflora Indian pipe
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This eerie-looking plant lacks chlorophyll and gets its nutrients through nearby fungi that are attached to host trees. The flowers droop on long slender stems resembling the Indian folklore peace pipe. Once the seeds start forming the plant raises its head. The plant turns black as the fruit ripens, grows up to 10 in tall.
Habitat & Range
Grows in dry to moist woods.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACU |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers from June to August.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Monotropa uniflora Indian pipe
Plant form
Going to seed
Plant form & habitat
Plant form
Going to fruit
Flowers
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Plants in flower
Turning to seed
Fruit
Seed capsule
Last years plants
Plant Summary
perennial forb
native, common
flower color: white
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