Brave the Fungi

Stropharia aeruginosa

by Chema Mendez (aka Mendez Mendez)

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Monotropa uniflora

[Also known as the ghost plant, Indian pipe, or co**se plant.

Unlike most plants, it is white and does not contain chlorophyll. Instead of generating energy from sunlight, it is parasitic, more specifically a myco-heterotroph. Its hosts are certain fungi that are mycorrhizal with trees, meaning it ultimately gets its energy from photosynthetic trees. Since it is not dependent on sunlight to grow, it can grow in very dark environments as in the understory of dense forest. It is often associated with beech trees. The complex relationship that allows this plant to grow also makes propagation difficult.

The plant is sometimes completely white but commonly has black flecks and a pale pink coloration. Rare variants may have a deep red color.]

🦂 Monotropa Uniflora “Also known as the ghost plant, Indian pipe, or co**se plant.  Unlike most plants, it is white and does not contain chlorophyll. Instead of generating energy from sunlight, it...

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