Please Help ID Colorado Mountain Wildflower

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  1. dcwik

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    Hi, My husband and brother came across these seed pods while out walking. Our elevation is about 8700 feet, if this helps. Thank you in advance for any help.
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Pinedrops, a saprophytic leafless flowering plant. Typical denizen of deep coniferous woods, along with Indian pipe, coralroot orchid etc. The flowers are yellowish down-facing urns, probably thought to resemble drops of pine sap.

    Speaking of Indian pipe...

    http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=34518
     
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    Thank You!

    Thank You Ron B, your right on target. I did a google image search of "Pine Drops" and that is certainly it.
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    Re: Thank You!

    You are welcome. Seen fairly often in forests here also.
     
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