Monotropa uniflora
herbaceous perennial which is parasitic on fungi does not have chlorophyll so can live in the dark forest understory
temperate North America
grows in the woods at Malcom Knapp Research Forest in Maple Ridge, BC
Lat: 49.22, Long: -122.60
Spotted on Aug 3, 2009
Submitted on May 16, 2011
2 Comments
Nice shot!
Nick
Thanks for showing me this plant Jean. I can't believe it is not a fungus!!