Glass Place Mat : Pinedrops - a saprophyte or myco-heterotrophs, found in pine woodlands, Oregon
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Pinedrops - a saprophyte or myco-heterotrophs, found in pine woodlands, Oregon
ROG-12980
Pinedrops - a saprophyte or myco-heterotrophs, found in pine woodlands
Oregon, USA
Pterospora andromedea
Bob Gibbons
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Flowering Plant Pine Pines Chlorophyll Heterotroph Saprophyte
Glass Place Mat (Set of 4)
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (275x225mm, 7mm thick). Matching Coasters also available.
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant. Matching Coasters may also be available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 16.9cm (10" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 27.5cm x 22.5cm (10.8" x 8.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Nature's Sneaky Tricksters - Pinedrops - The Forest's Mysterious Moochers!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by Bob Gibbons, we are introduced to the enchanting world of pinedrops. These mischievous little plants, known as saprophytes or myco-heterotrophs, have found a clever way to survive in the pine woodlands of Oregon. With no chlorophyll to produce their own food like regular plants, pinedrops have evolved into ultimate freeloaders. They rely on fungi for sustenance and steal nutrients from decaying matter in the forest floor. Talk about being resourceful! As we gaze at this stunning flowering plant captured by Gibbons' lens, it is hard not to be amazed by nature's ingenuity. Pinedrops stand tall amidst towering pine trees, showcasing their vibrant blooms as if saying, "Look at us! We're unique!". These cunning heterotrophs remind us that there is always more than meets the eye in our beloved forests. While they may not contribute through photosynthesis like other greenery around them, they play an essential role in maintaining ecosystem balance. So next time you find yourself wandering through Oregon's picturesque woodlands, keep an eye out for these sneaky tricksters. Pinedrops may not be your typical superheroes of the plant kingdom but rest assured; they are masters of survival and adaptability. Bob Gibbons' photograph serves as a gentle reminder that even within nature's most intricate tape
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