Hypopitys lanuginosa

Pine-saps are mycotrophs, receiving nutrients via fungal mycelia rather than through photosynthesis. They are often found near oaks.(GoBotany) Blooms in August - September in the Finger Lakes. See similar yellow pinesap Hypopitys monotropa.

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
red pinesap
hairy pinesap
Type: 
Native
Light: 
Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade

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