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woodland pinedrops

Pterospora andromedea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Pterospora

About

Pterospora, commonly known as pinedrops, wooodland pinedrops, Albany beechdrops, or giant bird's nest is a North American genus in the subfamily Monotropoidiae of the blueberry family, and includes only the species Pterospora andromedea. It grows in coniferous or mixed forests. It is widespread across much of Canada as well as the western and northeastern United States to and northern Mexico (Sonora, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León). Along with Monotropa it is one of the more frequently encountered members...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of woodland pinedrops?
The scientific name of woodland pinedrops is Pterospora andromedea.
What kingdom does woodland pinedrops belong to?
woodland pinedrops belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does woodland pinedrops belong to?
woodland pinedrops belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does woodland pinedrops belong to?
woodland pinedrops belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does woodland pinedrops belong to?
woodland pinedrops belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does woodland pinedrops belong to?
woodland pinedrops belongs to the family Ericaceae.
What genus does woodland pinedrops belong to?
woodland pinedrops belongs to the genus Pterospora.