HyperDic: indian_pipe

English > 1 sense of the expression Indian pipe:
NOUNplantIndian pipe, waxflower, Monotropa uniflorasmall waxy white or pinkish-white saprophytic woodland plant having scalelike leaves and a nodding flower
English > Indian pipe: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
Meaningsmall waxy white or pinkish-white saprophytic woodland plant having scalelike leaves and a nodding flower; turns black with age.
Synonymswaxflower, Monotropa uniflora
Member ofMonotropa, genus Monotropaleafless fleshy saprophytic plants
Broaderwildflower, wild flowerwild or uncultivated flowering plant

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