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Monotropsis odorata
Monotropsis odorata Schwein. ex Elliott
Sweet Pinesap, Pygmy-pipes, Carolina Beechdrops
Monotropaceae (Indian Pipe Family)
Synonym(s): Monotropsis lehmaniae, Monotropsis odorata var. lehmaniae, Monotropsis reynoldsiae
USDA Symbol: MOOD2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
A monotypic genus Monotropsis odorata is aclorophyllous and is mycoheterotrophic; that is, it utilizes ectomycorrhizal fungi to obtain carbon from the roots of hardwood trees.
A state-listed Endangered species in Florida and Maryland. A state-listed Threatened species in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 5 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Purple , Violet , BrownBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Dec
Distribution
USA: AL , DE , FL , GA , KY , MD , NC , SC , TN , VA , WVWeb Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Monotropsis odorata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Monotropsis odorata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Monotropsis odorata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-18Research By: Joseph A. Marcus