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Moneses uniflora
Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
Single Delight, Shy Maiden, Wood Nymph, St. Olaf's Candlestick, One-flowered Wintergreen
Pyrolaceae (Shinleaf Family)
Synonym(s): Moneses uniflora ssp. reticulata, Moneses uniflora var. reticulata, Pyrola uniflora
USDA Symbol: MOUN2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
A little plant topped with 1 nodding, white or pale pink, saucer-shaped flower.
This species also occurs in Eurasia. Moneses, from the Greek words monos (single) and hesis (delight), refers to the single pretty flower.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , CT , ID , MA , ME , MI , MN , MT , NH , NM , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , SD , UT , VT , WA , WI , WYCanada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC
Native Distribution: Alaska south and east to eastern Canada, and south throughout western mountains to northern California, Arizona, and New Mexico; also in northeastern United States.
Native Habitat: Coniferous forests.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | FAC | FAC | FAC | FACU |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Moneses uniflora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Moneses uniflora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Moneses uniflora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2010-07-05Research By: TWC Staff