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. |