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Hypopitys monotropa Crantz or Monotropa hypopitys L. fruiting shoot Part of a large colony of flowering stems growing in sandy soil with many lichens (Cladina and Cladonia primarily) along a trail through a mixed forest of Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana) and Black Spruce (Picea mariana). Dutchman's pipe,Geotagged,Hypopitys monotropa,Monotropa hypopitys,Pinesap,Summer,United States,mycotroph Click/tap to enlarge

Hypopitys monotropa Crantz or Monotropa hypopitys L. fruiting shoot

Part of a large colony of flowering stems growing in sandy soil with many lichens (Cladina and Cladonia primarily) along a trail through a mixed forest of Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana) and Black Spruce (Picea mariana).

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    Ernst
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    Fascinating image. Posted 6 years ago

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"Monotropa hypopitys" is a herbaceous perennial plant. Unlike most plants, it does not contain chlorophyll; it is a myco-heterotroph, getting its food through parasitism upon fungi rather than photosynthesis. These fungi form a mycorrhiza with nearby tree species.

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Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Aug 11, 2019. Captured Aug 8, 2019 12:45 in Rice Lake Rd, Tofte, MN 55615, USA.
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  • SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
  • f/1.7
  • 1/190s
  • ISO50
  • 4.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.