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Hypopitys

Hypopitys

9.9
A group of non-green flowering plants like Monotropa that grow in shaded woods
  • proper noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : Hipopitis
  • Many botanists now classify Hypopitys as part of the genus Monotropa.

Examples

  • The pale yellow stems of Hypopitys can often be seen emerging in shaded pine woods.

  • During the hike, we spotted a cluster of Hypopitys growing beneath the trees.

  • The Hypopitys plant is known for its unique appearance.

  • Can you identify the Hypopitys species in this area?

  • During the hike, we spotted a cluster of Hypopitys growing beneath the trees.

  • Many botanists now classify Hypopitys as part of the genus Monotropa.

  • The pale yellow stems of Hypopitys can often be seen emerging in shaded pine woods.

Synonyms

genus Hypopitys
vsHypopitys
  • Archaic
9.9

A group name once used for small forest plants that do not make food, now part of Monotropa

is the current classification that places it into a different genus

Compounds

genus Hypopitys
  • Archaic
9.9

A group name once used for small forest plants that do not make food, now part of Monotropa

Surface Forms

Hypopitys main

Etymology

The word Hypopitys comes from Greek parts hypo- ('under') and pitys ('pine'), so it literally means 'under the pine'. These pale, not-green plants were named because they often grow beneath pine trees, which makes the name easy to remember.