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Fig. 349. Indian Pipe {Monotropa uniflora) , a saprophytic plant of the Ericaceae 

 growing on decaying roots of various plants and on decomposing vegetable matter. 

 The stems are white or yellowish-red, furnished with scales or bracts in place of 

 leaves, and surmounted usually with a single nodding flower becoming in fruit 

 erect. — After Troth. 



