Tag Archives: Monotropa

Neat Plant Alert – Pinesap

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One of North America’s most intriguing native plants is in bloom now in Central Arkansas. Pinesap (Monotropa hypopitys) is a parasitic plant found in high quality forests in scattered counties throughout Arkansas. You’re most likely to find it along the … Continue reading →

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Native Plant Report – Ouachita National Trail – Perry County

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Spring is in full swing in the Ouachita Mountains! The first ANPS Native Plant hike of 2015 was on April 11. Seven enthusiastic participants enjoyed a spectacular spring day in the forest. A full hike report will appear in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Field Trips | Tagged Cinnamon Fern, Colchiaceae, Dwarf Crested Iris, Early Azalea, Ericaceae, Fern, Gall, Halesia carolina, Indian Pipe, Iridaceae, Iris, Iris cristata, Monotropa, Monotropa uniflora, Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, Perfoliate bellwort, Rhododendron, Rhododendron prinophyllum, Silverbells, Styracaceae, Uvularia, Uvularia perfoliata | Leave a comment

Know Your Natives- Indian Pipe

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Indian Pipe (aka Ghost Plant and Corpse Plant) (Monotropa uniflora) is a herbaceous plant that occurs across most of North America and even in Asia. Although widespread, it is generally scarce or rare in occurrence. It belongs to its own … Continue reading →

Posted in Know Your Natives, Native Plants, White, Wildflowers | Tagged Epiparasite, Ericaceae, Indian Pipe, Monotropa, Monotropa uniflora | 1 Comment