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Species Details
Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium Read more about this collection »
LeavesBasal, 3-merous, whorls or opposite, blade egg-shaped to wedge-shaped, 0.8-2.5 cm long, 5-12 mm wide, margins entire to finely toothed, hairless, matte dark-green adaxial surface; petioles ascending, 3-10 cm, subtended by bracts
FlowersInflorescence solitary, terminal; radially symmetric; sepals 5 (4), distinct or appressed to the petals, 2-2.5 mm long, 2 mm wide, apex blunt, greenish yellow, marginal hairs; petals 5(4), distinct, egg-shaped 8-12 mm long, 7-8 mm wide, white, wavy margins, faint venation; stamens 8-10, 2 whorls, fused at base, filaments 5-6 mm long, anthers pale yellowish green, faced inward; pistils 1, 5(4)-lobed, ovary superior
Fruits and SeedsCapsule, somewhat spherical, 5-lobed, nodding or erect, 4-5 mm long, 4-7 mm wide, reddish brown, many-seeded; seeds 0.6-0.9 mm long, 0.1 mm wide, brown
Scientific Name
Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
Common Name
single delight, one-flower pyrola
General Description
Perennial herb, slightly woody, rhizome-like root; stem simple, erect, 3-10 cm tall
Leaves
Basal, 3-merous, whorls or opposite, blade egg-shaped to wedge-shaped, 0.8-2.5 cm long, 5-12 mm wide, margins entire to finely toothed, hairless, matte dark-green adaxial surface; petioles ascending, 3-10 cm, subtended by…
Basal, 3-merous, whorls or opposite, blade egg-shaped to wedge-shaped, 0.8-2.5 cm long, 5-12 mm wide, margins entire to finely toothed, hairless, matte dark-green adaxial surface; petioles ascending, 3-10 cm, subtended by bracts
Flowers
Inflorescence solitary, terminal; radially symmetric; sepals 5 (4), distinct or appressed to the petals, 2-2.5 mm long, 2 mm wide, apex blunt, greenish yellow, marginal hairs; petals 5(4), distinct, egg-shaped 8-12 mm…
Inflorescence solitary, terminal; radially symmetric; sepals 5 (4), distinct or appressed to the petals, 2-2.5 mm long, 2 mm wide, apex blunt, greenish yellow, marginal hairs; petals 5(4), distinct, egg-shaped 8-12 mm long, 7-8 mm wide, white, wavy margins, faint venation; stamens 8-10, 2 whorls, fused at base, filaments 5-6 mm long, anthers pale yellowish green, faced inward; pistils 1, 5(4)-lobed, ovary superior
Fruits and Seeds
Capsule, somewhat spherical, 5-lobed, nodding or erect, 4-5 mm long, 4-7 mm wide, reddish brown, many-seeded; seeds 0.6-0.9 mm long, 0.1 mm wide, brown
Phenology
Flowers from June to August
Notes
Unique adaptations:
Pollination occurs by wind, selfing, or buzz pollination
Medical uses:
Plant extracts contain a derivative of chimaphilin, 8-chlorochimaphilin, exhibtis anti-fungal and antibacterial compounds.…
Unique adaptations:
Pollination occurs by wind, selfing, or buzz pollination
Medical uses:
Plant extracts contain a derivative of chimaphilin, 8-chlorochimaphilin, exhibtis anti-fungal and antibacterial compounds. Canadian aboriginals reported using the species to reduce pain, alleviate colds and coughs, and treat cancer.
Ethno-botanical uses:
The plant is edible with a high content of vitamin C.
Range/Distribution
Alberta: All of central and Northern Alberta, along the Rocky Mountains.
CAN (BC, LB, MB, NB, NF, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT); USA (AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, ID, MA, ME, MI, MN, MT, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD,…
Alberta: All of central and Northern Alberta, along the Rocky Mountains.
CAN (BC, LB, MB, NB, NF, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT); 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, WY); FRA (SPM)
Citation
Page Citation for Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
Page Citation
"Species Details - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray, University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-4592/12-104255. Accessed 07 Jul. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 169 specimens of this Species.
38105 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Bertha Peak
Date Collected1969-07-02
45521 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Vine Creek
Date Collected1971-07-16
55377 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Marten Hills Gas Plant Road
Date Collected1972-06-24
55379 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Goose Mountain Lookout Tower
Date Collected1972-07-03
55376 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wandering River
Date Collected1971-06-29
55378 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Goose Mountain Lookout Tower
Date Collected1972-08-16
21996 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Marie Lake
Date Collected1967-06-21
24965 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Embarras River
Date Collected1961-07-05
28940 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fairfax Lake
Date Collected1968-07-05
13599 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, White Mud Creek
Date Collected1944-07-18
13601 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Looma
Date Collected1928-07-17
62931 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Vermilion Range
Date Collected1899-07-24/1899-08-24
62930 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Spray Pass
Date Collected1941-06-28/1941-07-22
62479 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1931-07-18; 1932-07-02; 1934-06-29
62933 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park
Date Collected1939-06-25
62480 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1940-06-22
62932 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Lake
Date Collected1941-07-08
24341 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Carbondale River
Date Collected1944-07-03
24035 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Dutch Creek
Date Collected1955-07-22
109170 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Grande Prairie
Date Collected1983-07-07
109171 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fox Creek
Date Collected1984-07-07