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FIG. 349. Indian Pipe (Monotropa uniflora), a parasitic plant of the Ericaceae growing 

 on 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. 



