pinedrops
/ˈpaɪnˌdrɑps/
noun
- A reddish, parasitic plant that grows on the roots of pine trees, with drooping, bell-shaped flowers.
- The unusual red stalks of pinedrops stood out against the brown forest floor.
- Pinedrops do not have green leaves because they get their nutrients from the pine tree's roots.
- While hiking in the forest, we spotted pinedrops growing near the base of an old pine.