« Back to 122811
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/1-4592/12-106248. Accessed 10 Sep. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 169 specimens of this Species.
95869 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Yukon, Kluane Lake
Date Collected1987-07-06
101078 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Prince Albert
Date Collected1979-07
106749 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Wyoming, Park County, Absaroka Mountains
Date Collected1984-08-25
99556 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Utah, Summit County
Date Collected1988-06-24
39850 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Washington, Kittitas County, Bald Mountain
Date Collected1970-05-10
39851 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains
Date Collected1969-07-17
39852 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains
Date Collected1970-05-10
13617 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Maine, Hog Island
Date Collected1958-07-05
13616 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Washington, Snohomish County
Date Collected1936-06-29
49118 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedAsia: Former U.S.S.R.
Date Collected1970-07-28
82502 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedEurope: Finland, Lappi, Pallastunturi National Park
Date Collected1972-07-05
122811 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Whitehorse Wildland Park, Cardinal Divide
Date Collected1983-08-04
122812 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Mulhurst
Date Collected1948-07-16
123230 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains
Date Collected1968-08-05
123229 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Prince Albert National Park
Date Collected1936-06-25
123228 - 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, Mount Edith Cavell
Date Collected1949-08-01
123227 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Battle Lake
Date Collected1958-07-19
123326 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Pembina Forks Provincial Recreation Area
Date Collected1968-08-14
123327 - Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesingle delight, one-flower pyrola
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Beaver Creek
Date Collected1968-06-21
123328 - 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
Date Collected1943-09-08
123329 - 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, Takakkaw Falls
Date Collected1943-09-08