Genus Monotropa (Noun)
Meaning
Leafless fleshy saprophytic plants; in some classifications placed in the family Pyrolaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Monotropa is a genus of leafless, fleshy saprophytic plants often referred to as ghost pipes or Indian pipes.
- The species of Monotropa are native to North America and are often found in woodland environments.
- In the classification system, Monotropa is sometimes placed within the family Ericaceae, while others consider it a member of the family Monotropaceae.
- A distinctive feature of Monotropa plants is the way their color can range from a deep reddish-purple to an off-white, making them unique and eye-catching in the wild.
- Historically, some sources place the genus Monotropa within the family Pyrolaceae due to shared morphological features and relationships among other genera in that group.