subalpine New Hampshire

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  1. Susan G

    Susan G Active Member 10 Years

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    Observed this week in the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Growing in moss under Abies balsamea, at a little over 4,000 feet (1230 m) elevation. Roughly 12 cm (5 inches) tall. Any ideas of what this is?
     

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    No leaf clues? Or seemingly lacking leaves altogether (i.e., they've withered by now)?
     
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    Susan G Active Member 10 Years

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    Yes, pretty withered - not much remaining on stem and no basal leaves. All I can think of is Monotropa uniflora. The capsule seems to match (missing the stigma/ovary part), although I've never seen it open like that. I did see Monotropa uniflora in flower elsewhere on my hike in that general area.
     
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    Thanks for the link. Monotropa uniflora seems likely.
     
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