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ERICACEAE
Heath Family
Hypopitys lanuginosa  (red pinesap)   
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Synonym
Monotropa lanuginosa Michx.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Hypopitys: from the Greek hypo (under) and pitys (pine or fir tree), referring to the plant's natural habitat; lanuginosa: wooly, downy, fuzzy
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Oak woodlands on acidic soils
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
Stems are pink to red, and flower mostly during the latter half of August through September.
Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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