"Great Smoky Mountains Wildflowers" book describes this as an" odd plant, Indian-pipe is found in thinly scattered clusters throughout the Smokies. Having no chlorophyll, it lives off the roots of other plants. The stem is 5 to 8 inches tall, with a single, nodding white or occasionally light pink or blue flower at the top. Another common name is Ghost Plant. The only other species of this genus in North America is pinesap.
We did not think we had ever seen the flower until this year. We have a painting of Indian-pipe the Cookseys gave us. We had no idea of the true size. The ones we found were about 4 inches tall. perhaps not full grown? The tiny blue flowers near it are violet blooms.
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Our "new' wildflower for the trip..
ReplyDeleteLove Indian Pipe. See you this afternoon.
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