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Indian Pipes Information
From: HHerbalOne
Date: Sat Jan 8, 2000 5:50 pm
In a message dated 1/8/00 5:09:40 PM EST, writes:
<< <<
Indian Pipes (plant without green chlorophyll) were used in the old days.
The fresh juice was squeezed into the eye. >>
What are those Indian pipes >>
Indian Pipe (Monotropa uniflora):
Common names: Indian Pipe; Bird's Nest; Ghost Flower; Ice Plant; Dead
Man's Fingers, etc.
Contain no chlorophyll and cannot photosynthesize & create nutrients. It
is parasitic on myzorrhiza, tiny fungi on forest floor.
Translucent and appears white. Thick stem covered w' scaly bracts which
end in single nodding flower that is 1/2-1" long. 4-5 petals and a dozen
stamen. Height is 3-9". No true leaves.
Blooms June through September.
Grows in rich, shady woodlands.
H.