Hypopitys Monotropa Subsp. Monotropa

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Hypopitys Monotropa Subsp. Monotropa

Description Hypopitys Monotropa Subsp. Monotropa is a unique flowering plant that belongs to the heath family, Ericaceae. It is also known as Monotropa hypopitys and is commonly referred to as Yellow Bird’s-nest. It is an unusual plant that lacks chlorophyll and cannot photosynthesize, therefore it is entirely dependent on the fungi around its roots for nutrients. The plant has a…