Monotropa uniflora L.

Indian Pipe

Description:

• Parasitic on roots of other plants and saprophytic on decaying organisms
• Small flower white and waxy to the touch
• Alternative stem leaves small and scale-like
• Solitary flowers are nodding

Habitat:

·        Coniferous woods

·        Often growing in dense shade

Distribution:

·        Common and scattered throughout shaded areas of property