Monotropsis odorata
Carolina Beech Drops, Pygmypipes
Other regional names: Sweet Pinesap
- Sweet Pinesap
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holomycotrophic perennial.
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Monotropsis odorata (commonly known as Carolina beech drops or Pygmypipes) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Ericaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia