What is another word for monotropaceae?
Pronunciation: [mˈɒnə͡ʊtɹˌɒpe͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
Monotropaceae is a family of flowering plants that consists of around 10 genera and 50 species. The family is commonly known as the Indian pipe family, and its members are usually found in temperate regions. Synonyms for the term Monotropaceae include the Ericaceae family, the Pyrolaceae family, and the Monotropoidae subfamily. All of these names refer to the same group of plants that make up the Monotropaceae family. The plants in this family are unique in that they do not contain chlorophyll and therefore rely on mycoheterotrophic relationships for their nutrients. These synonyms can be useful when researching or discussing the Monotropaceae family and its members.
