Pinesap is closely related to Ghost Pipe (M. uniflora), another of those wonderful mycoheterotrophs you've heard me discuss previously. These fascinating plants lack chlorophyll, and form a complex symbiotic relationship with a fungus in order to draw nutrients from their environment. You will find them in shady forested areas, glowing like tiny torches amongst moss and other greenery, often appearing in colonies such as this one at Longmire.
365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Pinesap, Monotropa Hypopitys
Pinesap is closely related to Ghost Pipe (M. uniflora), another of those wonderful mycoheterotrophs you've heard me discuss previously. These fascinating plants lack chlorophyll, and form a complex symbiotic relationship with a fungus in order to draw nutrients from their environment. You will find them in shady forested areas, glowing like tiny torches amongst moss and other greenery, often appearing in colonies such as this one at Longmire.
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have never seen these in our forests, but will sure be looking now :) really neat!
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