Other common names:
Shinleaf Pyrola French names:
Pyrole elliptique Family: Heath Family (Ericaceae), (Pyrola Family (Pyrolaceae)) Group: Pyrolas Distinctive features:
Leaves round with long petioles. Leaves are thinnest of the Pyrolas. Flowers: Summer; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Basal Only, Simple, Entire Habitat: Forests Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 178 Native/Non-native:
Native Photographs:
72 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
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