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Family: Ericaceae
one-flowered pyrola, more...
[Moneses uniflora subsp. uniflora (L.) A.Gray, more ]
Etymology: Moneses: from monos for "single" and esis for "delight" referring to pretty single flower
Plants: erect, perennial, 1"-5" tall, delicate forb Leaves: roundish, usually finely toothed, in sets of 1-4 opposite leaves near the base of the stem Flowers: white, 5-parted, 1/2"-3/4" wide, fragrant; solitary, terminal, nodding, long stalked; blooms July-Aug. Fruits: capsule opening from the top downward Habitat: damp to wet; forests, bogs Common Name: one-flowered pyrola, one-flowered shin-leaf, one-flowered wood-nymph, single delight Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, Wetland Indicator = FAC USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
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