Monotropastrum humile

Flowers of Monotropastrum humile, which belongs to Ericaseae. Azaleas are typical members of Ericaseae. Monotropastrum humile is a parasitic plant, unable to perform photosynthesis, and receives nutrients from fungus. It is distributed in East and Central Asia. In Amami Oshima, Japan.

 

奄美大島で見たギンリョウソウです。

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