(animated stereo) Monotropa Uniflora
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Monotropa Uniflora, also known as ghost plant, corpse plant, or indian pipe, is a parasitic herbaceous perennial plant. As a parasite it needs no chlorophyll, instead deriving necessary energy from its host - commonly mycorrhizal fungi.
(animated stereo) Monotropa Uniflora
To see the (animated) stereo version scroll down to the first comment or view original size (click all sizes, above). Presentation as a "wiggly" gif emphasized subtle variations in highlights, giving the predominantly white flowers more detail. The image was underexposed in effort to retain more of this textural detail.
Monotropa Uniflora, also known as ghost plant, corpse plant, or indian pipe, is a parasitic herbaceous perennial plant. As a parasite it needs no chlorophyll, instead deriving necessary energy from its host - commonly mycorrhizal fungi.