Other common names:
Mottled Pipsissewa, Spotted Wintergreen, Striped Prince's Pine French names:
Chimaphille maculée Family: Heath Family (Ericaceae), (Pyrola Family (Pyrolaceae)) Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub Similar species: • Pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellata) - Leaves not striped. • Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - Leaves not striped, and roundish. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 284 Shrubs of Ontario: 362 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: maculata: spotted For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
44 photographs available, of which 1 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
This is the only photo I have of this plant. Notice the single stripe down the middle of the leaves.
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
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