hypopitys (Meaning)
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hypopitys (n)
term used in some classifications for the pinesaps, which are usually included in the genus Monotropa
Synonyms & Antonyms of hypopitys
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hypopitys Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Hypopitys plants often form dense colonies, creating carpets of pale pink or white flowers in the understory of forests.
- The hypopitys genus includes both evergreen and deciduous species, with varying life cycles and plant sizes.
- Hypopitys species are valued for their unique appearance and are occasionally used in ornamental gardening.
- The hypopitys plant has medicinal properties and has been traditionally used to treat various ailments.
- Hypopitys habitats are threatened by logging and other human activities, leading to the decline of some species.
- Research is ongoing to better understand the ecology and conservation needs of hypopitys species.
FAQs About the word hypopitys
term used in some classifications for the pinesaps, which are usually included in the genus Monotropa
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
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.
