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Giant Pinedrops (Pterospora andromedea) is a perennial wildflower lacking chlorophyll. Dependent on soil fungi (via roots) for nutrients. Can attain height of 68! inches. Found in dry coniferous forest in American West, upper Midwest, Northeast.

Giant Pinedrops has a red stalk covered with sticky hairs. Many yellowish lantern-like flowers hang off entire stem length. Plant structure much like a test-tube brush.
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Always wondered what those were!

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