Pinesap
NamePinesap
Species NameMonotropa hypopitys
Common NamePinesap
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresfleshy stems, no bark, reddish-orange base
Foliage Typescale-like bracts
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesMycoheterotrophic (lacks chlorophyll), distinctive waxy appearance, grows in symbiotic relationship with fungi.
Description
This specimen of Pinesap (Monotropa hypopitys) features multiple fleshy, upright stems emerging from the forest floor. The stems display a range of colors from reddish-orange at the base to pale yellow and cream-colored flowers at the apex, forming a dense cluster. It is a mycoheterotrophic plant, lacking chlorophyll.
