Plant Description
Monotropa uniflora
Ghost Pipe is a very unusual native wildflower. You may notice in photos that the entire plant is white – not a speck of chlorophyll to be found! That’s because ghost pipe is a parasitic plant. It gets its nutrients from fungi, which themselves are connected to the roots of nearby trees. Because of the complexity of this relationship, this species is relatively uncommon and incredibly difficult, if not impossible, to propagate.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 foot |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| Drought Tolerance | Moderate |
| Deer Browse | No |
| Wildlife Value | Used by pollinators |
| Hardiness | |
| Bloom Time | Varies |
| Bloom Color | White, rarely pink |
| Habitat Type | Forests |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Eudicots |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Monotropa |
| Species | M. uniflora |
