Kip’s Comments - August 25, 2025
No Chlorophyll Yet Surviving and Exotic/invasive Fungi
During my explorations today I found Indian Pipe in bloom. Indian Pipe is an unusual plant in that it lacks chlorophyll. This plant gains its nutrients by parasitizing fungi that feed off tree roots. What an interesting plant.
Indian Pipe - Image 1017896
Indian Pipe - Image 1017659
Indian Pipe - Image 1017741
Indian Pipe - Image 1017852
During my studies I learned something interesting about golden oysters. I wonder if I was the last to learn this. See details by clicking on this video link:
Golden Oysters - Image 1017577
I did shoot other pictures too today.
Giant Goldenrod - Image 1017533
Orange Mycena Bonnets - Image 1018118
Rosy Russula - Image 1018149
Virginia Creeper - Image 1018172
Whitetail Fawn - Image 1018221
