Ghost Pipe
Monotropa uniflora
Ghost pipe is a rare, leafless parasitic plant with ghostly white or translucent stems and nodding bell-shaped flowers. It thrives in deep shade and moist forest environments, feeding on fungi associated with tree roots rather than photosynthesizing.
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 and Asia
Native to: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, 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, Wyoming
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation