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Monotropa uniflora

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Also occurs in groups or clusters.


DESCRIPTION:
A succulent, waxy white plant growing no taller than 1' in height sometimes mistaken for a fungus. Like a fungus, this plant does however get its food from dead organic material (saprophytic). The translucent stem is covered with scaly bracts and terminated by a solitary nodding flower.

FLOWERS:
June to October

HABITAT:
Grows on woodland humus, decaying organic matter directly and the roots of trees

 

OTHER INFORMATION:
The stems straighten up as the plant matures. Also, as the seed mature or if the plant is picked, it turns black.


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