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hypopitys (n)
term used in some classifications for the pinesaps, which are usually included in the genus Monotropa
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term used in some classifications for the pinesaps, which are usually included in the genus Monotropa
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Hypopitys monotropa, also known as pinesap or false beechdrops, is a parasitic plant that grows in coniferous forests.
Hypopitys hypophegea, commonly called underground pinesap, is a rare species native to eastern North America.
The hypopitys genus is characterized by its showy, waxy flowers and lack of chlorophyll.
The hypopitys species are dependent on other plants for nutrients, obtaining them through specialized structures called haustoria.
