Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Monotropa uniflora is a unique, mycoheterotrophic plant that lacks chlorophyll, giving it a ghostly white appearance. It has a single, nodding, white flower.
Leaves: It lacks true leaves, stems, or chlorophyll.
Flowers: The plant produces a single, nodding, white, waxy flower.
Habitat: It is commonly found in moist, shaded woodlands.
Distribution: Indian pipe is native to North America.
Unusual plant that produces no chlorophyll and depends on other green plants for food. The relationship is not certain and it is not directly parasitic.
Occurrence
Found throughout the woods – especially the western side of the former pasture