A very interesting plant was observed on the refuge yesterday. This white wildflower is commonly referred to as Indian Pipe or Ghost Plant. Lacking chlorophyll (the stuff that makes plants green), it receives nutrients through its root system by forming a relationship with underground fungi and photosynthetic trees. Very cool!
Indian Pipe photo by Veronica Kelly/USFWS
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