Pinesap
Hypopitys monotropa
(formerly Monotropa hypopitys)

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.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Range map for Pinesap (Hypopitys monotropa)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)

 

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