Monotropa uniflora or Indian pipe is currently appearing in the woods. Even though it is a very distinctive plant, it can be easily confused with a close cousin: Monotropa hypopitys or Dutchman’s pipe. Can you see the difference between the two? One is a uniflora and the other a multiflora. So when you see more than one “flower” which is yellowish in color on each stalk, realize that you are looking at something other than Indian pipe.
Pretty good stuff, Leila. Liked the one on the caterpillar too. Sarge