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corpse plant

Monotropa uniflora

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (France, Sweden), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Ericales)
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Monotropa
Species
Monotropa uniflora (corpse plant)

Names in Other Languages

French corpse plant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of corpse plant?
The scientific name of corpse plant is Monotropa uniflora. It belongs to the genus Monotropa.
Where does corpse plant live?
corpse plant is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (France, Sweden), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Canada, Colombia, France, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does corpse plant belong to?
corpse plant (Monotropa uniflora) belongs to the genus Monotropa, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.
What kingdom does corpse plant belong to?
corpse plant (Monotropa uniflora) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Monotropa — 1 Species

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corpse plant
Monotropa uniflora
NE
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