[Taxacom] Nearctic ?saprophyte

[Urmas Kõljalg]

Yes, probably Monotropa but certainly not saprophyte but parasite on  
ectomycorrhiza (fungus + tree roots).

Best wishes,
Urmas Kõljalg



On 27 Mar 2010, at 07:59, Tony Irwin wrote:

> A friend recently sent me two photos of what looks like a  
> saprophytic plant
> she saw in Maine a few years back. Any offers?
> Pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/45069430@N03/4466741186/ and
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/45069430@N03/4465966121/
>
> Many thanks
> Tony Irwin
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