the return of indian pipes... Our woods had been surprisingly absent of Indian Pipes this summer. Maybe they aren't used to the dry weather we've been having. Last year, they were hiding plentifully around every oak, pine and hemlock. I was quite happy to spot this patch yesterday growing behind a big boulder of granite.
Indian Pipes are simply cool to check out. They are so ghostly amid the backdrop of vivid greens and rich browns. Check out their lifecycle. Each stage transforms this plant from a head hanging pipe, to a proud and proper flower, to a stark seed pod. Finally for its closing act, the Indian Pipe turns from milky white to charcoal black. Quite a show.
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They're so pretty. I've never seen them before. Are they native to Maine?
Those are so cool!
I have never seen them either and they look magical. Thank you for sharing.
Alison...you truly see the beauty in everyday organic things...I love it.
Fascinating, and I've never heard of them before either! Flighty xx
Have been perusing your lovely blog. Hope your tomatoes are ok. As a gardener with 60 someodd tomato plants of my own, I know your fear. Picked a dozen cherry tomatoes today...with a grin on my face.
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