Family: Ericaceae

Botanical name: Monotropa uniflora

Common Name: Ghost Flower Plant

Description: Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).

Distribution: Native to North America but introduced to other countries.

Habitat & Ecology: Damp coniferous woods in hills and mountains all over, Dark rich woodlands.

Uses/utilization: Leaves eaten

Conservation status: This taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List, and also is not in the Catalogue of Life.