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The only ghost pipe I've been able to find so far this year. One of my favorite plants due to its ecology. Ghost pipes lack chlorophyll and are unable to photosynthesize. They parasitize a fungus that grows on tree roots to feed itself.

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[-] Tempus_Fugit@midwest.social 3 points 1 week ago

Yup, the pipe is literally this guy 🤣

This is the second time I've noticed you in the wild. This platform is too small...

[-] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Heya Tempus Fugit! 👋

Unless you mean it is too small for the both of us... spits tobacco

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