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Species Details
Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium Read more about this collection »
LeavesBlades 1-3 cm long; shorter than petioles; oval-circular; small rounded teeth or smooth margin; thick; dull green on top (Moss, 1983). Rosette at stem base; leathery (Johnson et al., 1995). Grow at base flowering stem and on sterile shoots (E-Flora BC).
FlowersGrow on leafless stalk; unbranched, elongated inflorescence; sepals 1-1.5 mm long; petals 5-7 mm long; pale yellowish to greenish-white; conspicuous anther-tubes; style 4-7 mm long (Moss, 1983). Nodding; 3-10 in cluster at stem tip (Johnson et al., 1995). Style curved; sepals triangular egg-shaped (E-Flora BC).
Fruits and SeedsCapsule; spherical; 4-7 mm long (Johnson et al., 1995).
Scientific Name
Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
Common Name
green wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
General Description
Perennial herb with long rhizomes, leafy sterile shoots and flowering leafless stems 8-25 cm tall (Johnson et al., 1995).
Leaves
Blades 1-3 cm long; shorter than petioles; oval-circular; small rounded teeth or smooth margin; thick; dull green on top (Moss, 1983). Rosette at stem base; leathery (Johnson et al., 1995). Grow at base flowering stem…
Blades 1-3 cm long; shorter than petioles; oval-circular; small rounded teeth or smooth margin; thick; dull green on top (Moss, 1983). Rosette at stem base; leathery (Johnson et al., 1995). Grow at base flowering stem and on sterile shoots (E-Flora BC).
Flowers
Grow on leafless stalk; unbranched, elongated inflorescence; sepals 1-1.5 mm long; petals 5-7 mm long; pale yellowish to greenish-white; conspicuous anther-tubes; style 4-7 mm long (Moss, 1983). Nodding; 3-10 in cluster…
Grow on leafless stalk; unbranched, elongated inflorescence; sepals 1-1.5 mm long; petals 5-7 mm long; pale yellowish to greenish-white; conspicuous anther-tubes; style 4-7 mm long (Moss, 1983). Nodding; 3-10 in cluster at stem tip (Johnson et al., 1995). Style curved; sepals triangular egg-shaped (E-Flora BC).
Fruits and Seeds
Capsule; spherical; 4-7 mm long (Johnson et al., 1995).
Phenology
June-August (JSTOR).
Notes
2n=46 (Moss, 1983). Also called Pyrola virens (Johnson et al., 1995). Leaves high amounts of methyl salicylate which has been used as a natural pain killer; chewed leaves can be applied to wounds as poultice (Johnson…
2n=46 (Moss, 1983). Also called Pyrola virens (Johnson et al., 1995). Leaves high amounts of methyl salicylate which has been used as a natural pain killer; chewed leaves can be applied to wounds as poultice (Johnson et al., 1995).
Similar species:
Pyrola elliptica: white evergreen; flowers whitish green similar to green wintergreen; leaf blades broadly elliptical, 3-7 cm long; longer than stalks (Johnson et al., 1995).
Pyrola minor: lesser wintergreen; has straight style; white-pinkish flowers (Johnson et al., 1995).
Range/Distribution
Alberta: throughout province excluding SW corner; dominantly SE edge along foothills and central (Canadensys). CAN (BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT); USA (AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, ID, IN, ME, MD, MA, MI,…
Alberta: throughout province excluding SW corner; dominantly SE edge along foothills and central (Canadensys). CAN (BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT); USA (AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, ID, IN, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NJ, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, UT, VA, WV, VT, WA, WY, WI) (USDA).
Citation
Page Citation for Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Pyrola chlorantha Sw., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-7051/12-103270. Accessed 02 Oct. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 156 specimens of this Species.
72263 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Snail Lake
Date Collected1966-07-07
26409 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cold Lake, English Bay
Date Collected1968-07-17
23826 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wildhay River
Date Collected1967-07-22
44702 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Medicine Lake
Date Collected1973-07-22
30448 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Freeman River
Date Collected1970-08-24
25451 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Beaver Creek
Date Collected1968-07-26; 1970-06-24
28277 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Mildred Lake
Date Collected1969-06-11
38929 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Crimson Lake Provincial Park, Crimson Lake
Date Collected1968-06-29
38499 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, The Whistlers
Date Collected1967-07-05
44867 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kinky Lake
Date Collected1973-07-06
46145 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park
Date Collected1972-09-12
23678 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area, Touchwood Lake
Date Collected1967-06-24
21668 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Celestine Lake
Date Collected1965-07-19
41089 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park
Date Collected1966-06-29
32142 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park
Date Collected1966-07-08
41088 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park
Date Collected1966-06-30
40476 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Mud Creek (UAMZ)
Date Collected1971-07-16
40032 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Swan Dive Tower
Date Collected1968-08-09
29379 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Vermilion
Date Collected1968-06-28
28699 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kootenay Plains
Date Collected1968-07-02
28105 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Anzac
Date Collected1968-06-23