@thenatureeducator: These plants don't photosynthesize!! They rely on a symbiotic relationship with mycorrhizal fungi to obtain nutrients. 👻 Ghost pipes (Monotropa uniflora), are ghostly white because they lack chlorophyll (the green pigment). They emerge from the ground in clusters, with their translucent stems topped with single, nodding flowers. They thrive in rich, moist, decaying organic matter, and in shaded forests. #naturalist #naturenerd #naturewalk #britishcolumbia #botany #forestfloor #nature | mycoheterotroph, nature, hiking

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Gfak40 🌈 🌊 :

I saw my first ones in the UP recently. Had no idea. Thanks!

2024-07-25 22:41:56

Crow :

Those are amazing ! Thanks for sharing

2024-07-14 03:13:41

Hector D Spector :

Under ground, the network is huge!

2024-07-13 20:24:16

VICOUNTRYWITCH :

I just found some today as well. Sooo cool

2024-07-13 18:55:37

Durf Kludge, Local Cryptid :

First time I saw these was literally in an old graveyard! They were everywhere and it was truly wild!

2024-07-13 17:17:04

rewild.outdoors :

They are quite fascinating

2024-07-13 17:30:28

Der Adler :

Very cool 😎

2024-07-13 19:17:33

Rhia Tortilla :

I’ve seen those here in Oregon! I had no idea how rare-ish they are! 🥰🥰🥰

2024-12-14 04:49:58

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