Monotropa uniflora (Indian pipe)

[Orchid Whisperer]

This is not an orchid. It is, however a flowering plant with no chlorophyll - a saprophyte. Like orchids, there is a dependent relationship on certain fungi.

It is somewhat rare, and when I have seem them, they are always in the deep woods. But not this colony - it is growing in my neighbor's lawn!! This is one of the largest colonies I have ever seen (larger than just the clusters you see here).

Hope you enjoy the photos!