Associations to the word «Monotropa»

Wiktionary

MONOTROPA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Ericaceae   — two species of myco-heterotrophs.
MONOTROPA HYPOPITYS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Ericaceae   — the pinesap or yellow bird's nest.

Dictionary definition

MONOTROPA, noun. Leafless fleshy saprophytic plants; in some classifications placed in the family Pyrolaceae.

Wise words

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