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Kip’s Comments - August 23, 2024

Ghost Plant (aka Indian Pipe) and More

It is the time of year when a very unusual flower is visible in limited locations. Indian pipe or Ghost Plant or several other names is now blooming where conditions are suitable.

What makes Indian pipe unique is the plant lacks chlorophyl. As a result, Indian pipe is white. Since the plant cannot convert sunlight to energy, Indian pipe parasitizes nearby plants through fungi and their root system. There is much more to Indian pipe, but I will let you study to your curiosity level.

I found several buried under and around stinging nettles. The nettles did not contribute to a positive outdoor experience, but the Indian pipe - especially a couple of really nice looking plants - made up for the nettle discomfort.

For the sake of the plant I will not reveal the location.

Indian Pipe - Image 904180

Indian Pipe - Image 904038

Indian Pipe - Image 904234

Indian Pipes - Image 904136

Indian Pipes - Image 904286

While I was out I photographed other interesting natural items too.

Orange Mycena Fungi - Image 903913

Conk Fungus - Image 903872

Golden Oyster Fungi - Image 903912

Land Snail - Image 904439

Ramp (Wild Leek) - Image 904395

Unknown Seed Ball - Image 904414

Virginia Creeper - Image 904435

Whitetail Deer in Timber - Image 904478