Other common names:
False Beechdrops, Hairy Pinesap Other scientific names: Monotropa hypopitys, Hypopitys lanuginosa French names:
Monotrope du Pin Family: Heath Family (Ericaceae), (Indian-pipe Family (Monotropaceae)) Distinctive features:
Waxy appearance; cream-coloured stem; multiple flowers per stem. Similar species: • Indian Pipe (Monotropa uniflora) - Pale white; one flower per stem. • Squawroot (Conopholis americana) - Chunky stem; flowers along stem. Flowers: Summer; White, Red/Pink, Green/Brown; 5 parts (petals); Waxy-looking. Leaves: None Height:
Up to 15 cm (6 in) Stem:
Waxy looking. Habitat: Forests Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 172 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 122, 232, 392 Native/Non-native:
Native For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
196 photographs available.
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