Indian Pipe (Monotropa uniflora)

     Indian Pipe is a native, perennial wildflower in Wisconsin. It grows four to 12 inches tall. It’s flower is about an inch long. The stem bears a single flower that points downward as it emerges from the ground. Indian Pipe is translucent white, sometimes pinkish white, and commonly has black flecks. It grows in mature, moist, shaded forests. (July)