Giant Bird's Nest (Pterospora andromedea)

Giant Bird's Nest
Pterospora andromedea

Giant Bird's Nest (Pterospora andromedea) Other common names: Andromedea-like Pinedrops, Pinedrops

Other scientific names: Monotropa procera

French names: Ptérospore andromède

Family: Heath Family (Ericaceae), (Indian-pipe Family (Monotropaceae), Pyrola Family (Pyrolaceae))

Flowers: White, Red/Pink

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 172

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 25 photographs available, of which 2 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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Giant Bird's Nest (Pterospora andromedea)
Photograph by Kim Sayers

Closeup of the flowers.

Giant Bird's Nest (Pterospora andromedea)
Photograph by Kim Sayers

An entire plant beside a forest shrub.

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Range map for Giant Bird's Nest (Pterospora andromedea)

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Giant Bird's Nest Pterospora andromedea

Giant Bird's Nest
Pterospora andromedea