HyperDic: monotropa_uniflora

English > 1 sense of the expression Monotropa uniflora:
NOUNplantMonotropa uniflora, Indian pipe, waxflowersmall waxy white or pinkish-white saprophytic woodland plant having scalelike leaves and a nodding flower
English > Monotropa uniflora: 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.
SynonymsIndian pipe, waxflower
Member ofMonotropa, genus Monotropaleafless fleshy saprophytic plants
Broaderwildflower, wild flowerwild or uncultivated flowering plant

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