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monotropa uni·flo·ra

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  1. Indian pipe, waxflower, Monotropa unifloranoun

    small waxy white or pinkish-white saprophytic woodland plant having scalelike leaves and a nodding flower; turns black with age

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  1. monotropa uniflora

    Monotropa Uniflora is a type of perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Ericaceae family. Also known as Ghost Pipe, Ghost Plant, or Indian Pipe, it is unique because it lacks chlorophyll and doesn't depend on sunlight for photosynthesis. Instead, it gets its nutrients from fungi in a symbiotic relationship, essentially making it a parasitic plant. This plant is characterized by its waxy white color, nodding bell-shaped flowers, and blackish roots. Commonly found in dark, forested areas of temperate regions, it can grow in very low-light conditions.

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  1. Monotropa uniflora

    Monotropa uniflora, also known as the ghost plant, Indian pipe, or corpse plant is a herbaceous perennial plant, formerly classified in the family Monotropaceae, but now included within the Ericaceae. It is native to temperate regions of Asia, North America and northern South America, but with large gaps between areas. It is generally scarce or rare in occurrence. 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. 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. The stems reach heights of 10–30 cm, clothed with small scale-leaves 5–10 mm long. As its scientific name suggests, and unlike the related Monotropa hypopitys, the stems bear only a single flower, 10–15 mm long with 3-8 petals. It flowers from early summer to early autumn.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of monotropa uniflora in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of monotropa uniflora in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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