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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/1-7051/12-105628. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 156 specimens of this Species.
112553 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Recreation Area
Date Collected1998-07-14
113179 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Yukon, Kluane Lake
Date Collected1987-07-06
114516 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Southeast Lyell Glacier
Date Collected1984-07-23
115541 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Willmore Wilderness Park, Adams Creek
Date Collected1976-08-07
115739 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Willmore Wilderness Park, Cote Creek
Date Collected1976-08-04
117780 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ilka's Fen
Date Collected2007-07-04
118471 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cline River
Date Collected2007-07-11
118868 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, RB Miller Biological Station
Date Collected1967-07-22
118867 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, RB Miller Biological Station
Date Collected1967-06-09
119205 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jasper
Date Collected1965-08-12
120192 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary
Date Collected2008-07-11
122503 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Smith Lake
Date Collected1963-07-19
122504 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Meander River
Date Collected1975-06-28
122350 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Field
Date Collected1963-07-03
122175 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Mount Stelfox
Date Collected2009-07-21
122176 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve
Date Collected2009-07-22
122177 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve
Date Collected2009-07-22
122178 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Whitegoat Lakes
Date Collected2009-07-23
122179 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Thompson Creek Provincial Recreation Area
Date Collected2009-08-10
122180 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cline River
Date Collected2009-08-11
122181 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area
Date Collected2009-08-12