One-sided Pyrola Orthilia secunda (formerly Pyrola secunda)
Other common names:
One-sided Shinleaf, One-sided Wintergreen, Sidebells Wintergreen Other scientific names: Pyrola secunda French names:
Pyrole unilatérale Family: Heath Family (Ericaceae), (Pyrola Family (Pyrolaceae)) Group: Pyrolas Similar species: One-Flowered Pyrola (Moneses uniflora) - has only one flower. Flowers: Summer; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Simple Height:
7-20 cm (3-8 in) Habitat: Forests Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 178 Native/Non-native:
Native Photographs:
45 photographs available, of which 5 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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