Monotropa hypopitys (False Beech Drops, Yellow Bird's Nest, Pinesap)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Monotropa |
| Species | hypopitys |
| Synonyms | Hypopitys americana (Monotropaceae) |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Native to North America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 - 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-29) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - (-20) |
| Height | 10 - 35 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | M. hypopitys does not carry out photosynthesis, but instead gets its nutrients from the fungi on the roots of trees, especially oaks and pines. |
| Shape | Upright. |
| Cultivation | Partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soil with a pH of acidic. |
| Habitat | Upland woods and forests. |
| Flower Description | 5 petals that are vase-like. |
| Colour Description | The flowers are white, pinkish-red and greenish-brown. |
| Texture Description | Stems and flowers are waxy in appearance. |
Photographs
