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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/1-4592/12-104288. Accessed 08 Jul. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 169 specimens of this Species.
27892 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort McMurray
Date Collected1968-06-21
46469 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Nicholls Creek
Date Collected1945-07-05
55563 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Muskeg Mountain Lookout Tower
Date Collected1975-08-19
24050 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, West Castle River
Date Collected1955-08-10
13606 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Caribou Mountains
Date Collected1930-07-12
13600 - 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, Medicine Lake
Date Collected1939-07-05
62484 - 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, Miette Hot Springs
Date Collected1946-08-17
13598 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Perryvale
Date Collected1947-07-17
13597 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Slave Lake
Date Collected1947-08-26
13603 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Luscar
Date Collected1950-06-15
56103 - 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, Signal Mountain
Date Collected1974-08-14
13605 - 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, Sundance Canyon
Date Collected1915-06-30
13604 - 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, Banff
Date Collected1915-07
37454 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coliseum Mountain
Date Collected1945-08-12
13602 - 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, Banff
Date Collected1923-06-25
72262 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Snail Lake
Date Collected1966-07-08
42199 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area, Touchwood Lake
Date Collected1968-07-24
40478 - 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, Willow Creek
Date Collected1971-07-18
90665 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wagner Natural Area
Date Collected1973-07-10
30545 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wood Buffalo National Park, Peace Point
Date Collected1970-09-02
90957 - 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, Leach Lake
Date Collected1967-06-17