Plant Fact: Photosynthesis in the Darkness!

Monotropa uniflora, also known as the Indian Pipe, doesn’t perform photosynthesis in the traditional sense. Instead, it obtains energy in darkness by parasitizing mycorrhizal fungi that are connected to nearby trees.

These fungi transfer nutrients from the trees to the ghost plant, effectively making it a secondary parasite in the forest ecosystem.

By relying entirely on this indirect nutrient exchange, Indian Pipe thrives in dense, shaded forests where sunlight is scarce, showcasing a remarkable adaptation to environments unsuitable for most other plants.

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