In the dark and humid mountain forest, there is a white plant living quietly. It looks like a small speaker with short, crystal-clear body and low corolla.

It is the Monotropastrum humile, which not only has a unique shape, but can also change color in different stages. When it reaches maturity, its pistils turn light blue, like a blue eye hiding in the corner to observe. When it withers, its body will turn from white to dark black.

Due to the lack of chlorophyll, the Monotropastrum humile cannot perform photosynthesis. How can it live without sunshine?

The key is that it is saprophytic plant that has a symbiotic relationship with fungi. This characteristic makes them like to live in the dark and humid environment and absorb the nutrients and water fromthe forestthrough their roots.