Pyrola elliptica explained

Pyrola elliptica, known as shinleaf, shinleaf pyrola, waxflower shinleaf, elliptic shineleaf and white wintergreen is a species of heath.[1]

Description

The plant has 5-petaled white flowers and somewhat elliptical leaves with petioles shorter than the blade.[2] It grows 6inches-12inchesin (-in) tall in dry woods and forest, blooming from June through August.[3]

Range

This species' range includes most of southern Canada and the northern United States, as well as part of the southwestern States.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ITIS Standard Report Page: Pyrola elliptica . www.itis.gov . 8 December 2019.
  2. Web site: Shinleaf (Pyrola elliptica) - Ontario Wildflowers. ontariowildflowers.com. 2019-12-08.
  3. Web site: Online Virtual Flora of Wisconsin - Pyrola elliptica . wisflora.herbarium.wisc.edu . 8 December 2019.
  4. Web site: Plants Profile for Pyrola elliptica (waxflower shinleaf). plants.usda.gov. 2019-12-08.