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Not a mushroom or even a fungus. I did not know that:

What is Indian pipe? This fascinating plant (Monotropa uniflora) is definitely one of nature’s weird wonders. Because it has no chlorophyll and doesn’t depend on photosynthesis, this ghostly white plant is able to grow in the darkest of forests. Many people refer to this strange plant as Indian pipe fungus, but it is not a fungus at all – it just looks like one. It is actually a flowering plant, and believe it or not, it is a member of the blueberry family.

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SAM said:
Not a mushroom or even a fungus. I did not know that:

What is Indian pipe? This fascinating plant (Monotropa uniflora) is definitely one of nature’s weird wonders. Because it has no chlorophyll and doesn’t depend on photosynthesis, this ghostly white plant is able to grow in the darkest of forests. Many people refer to this strange plant as Indian pipe fungus, but it is not a fungus at all – it just looks like one. It is actually a flowering plant, and believe it or not, it is a member of the blueberry family.

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Kaleidopete said:
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I call them ghost pipes.
 
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Patrick said:
they must have had a delivery of leveling soil with spores.
they were all over -

EDIT: Honey fungus? Edible with some people sensitive. ????


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desarmillaria tabescens . ringless honey

They are know for killing trees. Did a dead one get cut down in the area?

The sensitivty issue really exists for many many mushrooms. Chicken, morels, etc.. Most people will be fine as long as cooked well.
 
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