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Pinesap

Hypopitys monotropa

Monotrope du pin

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There are some variations in this species suggesting that they may be a number of distinct species.
Within three to ten flower per stem.

Territory:

Southern Quebec and Témiscamingue.

Habitat:

Rich forest and wood, especially near pine tree, but also around other species.
As the plant does not need sunlight, it can grow in very dark places.

Flowering:

In bloom in July and August.

Similar:

The Indian pipe (Monotropa uniflora) who is white, and that displays only one flower per stem.
Pinesap (Hypopitys monotropa)
Pinesap : 1- Flowering plant
Pinesap : 2- Flowering plants
Pinesap : 3- Flowers
Pinesap : 4- Forming fruits
Pinesap : 5- Young lowers
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