Pale Parasites & Natures OG Scrubs- Ghost Pipe

Today we dig deep into our first parasitic plant- its pale white and never goes into the sun, but unlike a twilight vampire it doesn’t sparkle... What it doesn’t have in teenage angst, it makes up for with lore and remedies. We’re talking about Ghost pipe- a plant without chlorophyll, but with plenty of spooky season vibes. 

Sources: 

⁠https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/beauty/mycotrophic/whatarethey.shtml⁠

⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monotropa_uniflora⁠

⁠https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/blogs/journal/ghost-pipe⁠

⁠https://www.homeopathyschool.com/the-school/provings/indian-pipe/#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20tonic%20and,well%20as%20intense%20nerve%20pain⁠.

⁠https://www.everyleafspeaks.org/blank-3/ghost-pipe-a-no-pick⁠

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*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *