Plant Profile: Monotropa

Ghost Plant refers to a genus comprising three species of herbaceous perennial flowering plants, which are typically found in the temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere and are quite uncommon. This distinctive plant is a saprophyte, lacking chlorophyll, and derives its nutrients by accessing the resources of trees through mycorrhizal fungi. As a result of their unique adaptation, they thrive in extremely low-light environments, such as the shaded floors of dense forests.