Pterospora andromedea Nutt.

Descriptor
Value
Basis of Record
Preserved Specimen
UNB Accession No.
49830
Collector
Other Catalogue No.
1562
Previous Identifications
Pterospora andromedea Nutt.
Collection Date
Event Date
Y: 1991 M: 8 D: 10
Habitat
Steep wooded SE facing slope under Tsuga canadensis. Some logging & brush piling near
Event Remarks
1 fruiting stalk not of current year, most seeds discharged
Country
Canada
State/Province/Territory
New Brunswick
Locality
On W side of Eel R. about 200 m WSW of Hwy 2 bridge & about 600 m WSW of Meductic
Family
Monotropaceae
Genus
Pterospora
Specific Epithet
andromedea
Scientific Name Authorship
Nutt.
English Common Names
  • Pine-drops
  • giant bird's-nest
French Common Name
Ptérospore andromède
Taxon Remarks
Native
Rarity Rank
S1