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.