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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/1-7051/12-105885. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
Specimen Information
There are 156 specimens of this Species.
62537 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Fort Smith
Date Collected1954-08-03
62534 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1930-07-04
117317 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Cypress Hills
Date Collected1969-06-29
106343 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Pasquia Hills
Date Collected1983-06-22
105531 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Riding Mountain National Park, Clear Lake
Date Collected1979-07-10
62999 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Yoho National Park
Date Collected1943-08-10
62998 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Yoho National Park
Date Collected1942-07-09
62997 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Yoho National Park, Yoho Valley
Date Collected1931-07-23
13733 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Fort Nelson
Date Collected1955-06-09
13732 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Lake Temagami, Bear Island
Date Collected1925-07-05
13731 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Renfrew
Date Collected1913-06-20
62996 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Gray Creek
Date Collected1944-06-27
62994 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Glen Elgin
Date Collected1896-06-03
31062 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Wyoming, Albany County, Hanging Lake
Date Collected1970-07-23
39856 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains
Date Collected1970-06-10
122819 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Mosquito Creek
Date Collected1970-08-31
30785 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Mosquito Creek
Date Collected1970-08-31
123235 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Vine Creek
Date Collected1971-08-25
123390 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Kootenay National Park, Marble Canyon
Date Collected1931-07-11
123354 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cline River
Date Collected1968-07-02
123355 - Pyrola chlorantha Sw.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namegreen wintergreen, greenish-flowered wintergreen
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park
Date Collected1966-06-21