Weird wildflower in NB

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  1. jwj

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    This strange flower was photographed halfway up Mount Carleton in New Brunswick about 10 days ago. It was about 6" tall and appeared in a small cluster of 3 or 4.

    I've tried a few plant identification websites, but none offer 'translucent stem' as a search option. Any suggestions?

    Jeff J
     

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    Jeff,
    I've seen this in Northern Maine, in the woods. Someone told me it's called a "Dutchman's Pipe," a type of mushroom. I don't know if I'm right but it's something you can check out.
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    Wikipedia mentions two plants with the common name [WIKI]Dutchman's Pipe[/WIKI]. Neither is a mushroom. One is related to Monotropa uniflora, but is not a mushroom (as explained in the BPotD entry).
     
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    "Indian pipe" is a common name for it.
     
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    It's even more interesting than it looks. Thanks to all for the responses!

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    Another name is ghost plant.
     
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