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Ghost Plant

Monotropa uniflora

Description:

Ghost plant, yes plant and not fungus, is a plant without chlorophyll. Instead of the being photosynthetic, it is a parasite to other plants.

Habitat:

Temperate regions such as the eastern US and Asia

Notes:

Really common around area found, though most often is found scarcely.

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Pennsylvania, USA

Lat: 41.12, Long: -78.11

Spotted on Jun 26, 2012
Submitted on Jun 26, 2012

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