Tag: Ghost
My Other Shadows : Day Thirty Seven
The Ghost Plant
Monotropa Uniflora aka The Ghost Plant "Unlike most plants, it is white and does not contain chlorophyll. Instead of generating energy from sunlight, it is parasitic, more specifically a myco-heterotroph. Its hosts are certain fungi that are mycorrhizal with trees, meaning it ultimately gets its energy from photosynthetic trees. Since it is not dependent on… Continue reading The Ghost Plant
Ghost Heart
'This is a "Ghost Heart." It has been decellularized, leaving only connective tissue. The organ can then be reseeded with a patient's own cells to regenerate it so it can be transplanted without fear of tissue rejection.' - The Chirurgeon's Apprentice.