I found a whole patch of ghost pipes in the woods behind my house

I was walking my dog on Tuesday morning and saw these weird white plants near a fallen log. I took a picture and looked them up, turns out they're ghost pipes, a plant that doesn't need sunlight. I spent the whole afternoon reading about how they get food from fungi. Has anyone else seen these around? I'm in central Ohio.

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the_riley6mo ago

Cool find, but I've always found them a bit creepy looking. They remind me of those plastic flowers from old craft stores. You ever get that vibe?

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grace_johnson96mo ago

Yeah the plastic flower comparison is spot on, it's that weird waxy texture they have. What makes a plant cross over from cool to creepy for you? Is it just the look or something else?

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mason.charlie6mo ago

Remember my buddy bought one for his mom. She put it in a dark corner and it freaked her out so bad she gave it away. Guess they can look pretty weird in the wrong light.

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