Indian pipe is a non-photosynthesizing plant that parasitizes fungus for its nourishment. When a spot of sunlight hits it, it stands out in the forest like a beacon.
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Indian pipe is a non-photosynthesizing plant that parasitizes fungus for its nourishment. When a spot of sunlight hits it, it stands out in the forest like a beacon.