Giant Bird's Nest
Pterospora andromedea

Giant Bird's Nest (Pterospora andromedea) Other common names: Andromedea-like Pinedrops, Pinedrops

Other scientific names: Monotropa procera

French names: Ptérospore andromède

Family: Heath Family (Ericaceae), (Indian-pipe Family (Monotropaceae), Pyrola Family (Pyrolaceae))

Flowers: White, Red/Pink

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 172   

Native/Non-native: Native

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 25 photographs available, of which 2 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Giant Bird's Nest (Pterospora andromedea)
Photograph by Kim Sayers

Closeup of the flowers.

Giant Bird's Nest (Pterospora andromedea)
Photograph by Kim Sayers

An entire plant beside a forest shrub.

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