Epifagus virginiana
This plant completely lacking in chlorophyll. It is mostly white with purple streaks
At the base of birch trees in Acadia National Park. These were very plentiful, but most were past their prime.
I recently learned these are pollinated by an ant, Prenolepis imparis
Lat: 44.30, Long: -68.27
Spotted on Oct 14, 2018
Submitted on Dec 1, 2018
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