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Ghost Pipe
Monotropa uniflora
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Monotropa
About
Monotropa uniflora, also known as ghost plant (or ghost pipe), Indian pipe or corpse plant, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to temperate regions of Udmurtiya in European Russia, Asia, North America and northern South America, but with large gaps between areas. It was formerly classified in the family Monotropaceae; however, it has now been included within the Ericaceae. It is generally scarce or rare in occurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ghost Pipe is Monotropa uniflora.
- Ghost Pipe belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Ghost Pipe belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Ghost Pipe belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Ghost Pipe belongs to the order Ericales.
- Ghost Pipe belongs to the family Ericaceae.
- Ghost Pipe belongs to the genus Monotropa.