For the first time this year I got to see some Indian Pipe Flowers (aka ghost flower, corpse plant), scientific name, Monotropa uniflora.

The plants are small, growing to 4-10“ tall with flowers that are about ¾“ long. The entire plant is white and turns black when damaged. A gel-like sap is said to have been used medicinally by Native Americans for treating eye problems.

Once pollinated, the flowers turn upright and the plants turn brown. Hopefully next time I see them they will be fresher.

I have a few giveaways going if you’re interested.

How does this kangaroo sleep this way?

Dinner

Right-side up?

Or upside-down?

Dessert

The ladybug flew onto my glasses and my husband snapped away.

At one point the helicopter landed on the truck and refilled, but of course I missed getting the shot.