The Indiana DNR Division of Forestry recently shared photos of the rare-looking plant after it bloomed in a State Forest. Its eerie appearance isn't the only thing that makes ghost pipe fascinating. Get our free mobile appA Plant That Doesn't Need SunshineUnlike nearly every other plant you see growing in Indiana, ghost pipe doesn't contain chlorophyll. It's a pretty remarkable strategy that allows ghost pipe to thrive in the deep shade of mature forests where very little sunlight reaches the ground. According to the Indiana DNR, the plant is only visible while it's blooming during the summer months.