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Monotropa uniflora
Also known as Ghost plant it is native to temperate regions of North America, Asia. .
This plant contains no chlorophyll. It is parasitic and its hosts are certain fungi that receives it energy from photosynthetic trees and does not require sunlight.
Thanks to those who helped ID this plant!
Spotted on Jul 29, 2011
Submitted on Feb 19, 2012
5 Comments
Thank you too AlexKonig!
It was just a guess, because it looked similar. You´re welcome
hi, its actually a plant - look for : crystal orchid or indian pipe. good luck
@HansNew, Many thanks! That's it an Indian Pipe -it's not a fungus. It has always appeared after a rain along with mushrooms, so I made the incorrect assumption.
I'll have to change the mission. Thanks again.
Hi, are you sure about the fungus?
Somehow it looks like that one:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/900...