Before The Clouds Parted

[Teegate]

All,

We were out early today looking for a few stones and again realized we need to wait a month or so for that. But I did find some Indian Pipe nearby.

Across from the Atsion Church we found this. He is missing his claws on one foot.

Sorry it is blurry. It focused on Jessica’s arm.

Saw a bunch of Jeeps at Atsion and I guess they were heading out for a run.

Guy

 

[MikeBickerson]

I like the Indian pipe pictures

 

[Teegate]

Mike,

They are an interesting plant. They have a real strong smell when you get them close to you.

Guy

 

[glowordz]

The Indian Pipes fascinate me. Your second one down looks like an ice sculpture.

Any ideas on how the turtle lost his claws?

Glo

 

[Teegate]

Indian Pipe is a parasite which takes nutrients from fungus that has taken nutrients from trees. It has no chlorophyll which gives it the white color. However, the flower is yellow as you can see here. Notice the dead ant.

Guy