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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.
109172 - 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 Collected1984-07-21
117226 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Duck Lake
Date Collected1968-08-17
105529 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Riding Mountain National Park
Date Collected1979-08-06
106327 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Togo
Date Collected1986-06-19
106326 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Cypress Hills Provincial Park
Date Collected1986-07-13
24409 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Kootenay National Park, Marble Canyon
Date Collected1941-07-01
20282 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Yukon, Little Bell River
Date Collected1961-08-05
39514 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Meadow Lake
Date Collected1971-06-27
53844 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Yukon, Dawson
Date Collected1973-07-11
30298 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Nunavut, James Bay, Charlton Island
Date Collected1929-07-06/1929-07-14
88209 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Alaska, Haines borough, Chilkat Inlet
Date Collected1981-06-10
62478 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake
Date Collected1943-09-11
13614 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Watson Lake
Date Collected1925-07-27
13609 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, York Factory
Date Collected1949-07-13
13608 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Moosehorn
Date Collected1951-07-14
13607 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Cross Lake
Date Collected1948-07-11
62936 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake
Date Collected1942-06-21
62935 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake
Date Collected1943-09-11
13610 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Moosehorn
Date Collected1951-07-14
62934 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Yoho National Park, Yoho Valley
Date Collected1943-07-29
97713 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Alaska, Yukon-Koyukuk, White Mountains
Date Collected1989-07-23