pinesap
Monotropa hypopitys
Pinesap is a ghostly, non-photosynthetic perennial that parasitizes fungal networks connected to pine and other tree roots. It produces delicate, nodding flowers on pale, translucent stems and requires no chlorophyll to survive.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
North America, Europe, Asia
Native to: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation