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8 most common species:
Pyrola asarifolia
Pink Wintergreen
Pink Wintergreen (Pyrola asarifolia) is an evergreen perennial that will grow to 30 cm tall. It blooms in summer with small cup-shaped flowers that point downward like tiny jingle-bells. Petals are white pale pink or red. It can grow in full shade to sunny locations. Prefers moist sandy or loamy soil. Suitable as a ground cover.
Pyrola americana
American wintergreen
American wintergreen (Pyrola americana) is a perennial plant commonly found growing in coniferous stands in the central-eastern United States. It prefers partial to full shade and can thrive in extremely sandy soils. The american wintergreen stays very low to the ground and usually is seen growing in masses. Some varieties of this plant are rare, so it should not be harvested.
Pyrola rotundifolia
Large wintergreen
Large wintergreen (Pyrola rotundifolia) is a wildflower that produces fragrant white blooms that aren't commonly grown ornamentally but will add character and aroma to wildflower gardens. The plant has a spreading growth and so can also be used for groundcover. This plant attracts pollinating insects such as flies and bees.
Pyrola calliantha
Pyrola Herb
One of several plants known as "wintergreen" for their ability to stay green in near arctic conditions, pyrola Herb distinguishes itself by being not only very cold-hardy, but beautiful and aromatic. This plant grows as a parasite, feeding off of several species of terrestrial fungus. Their flowers, though sweet-smelling, are actually pollinated by flies.
Pyrola elliptica
Waxflower shinleaf
The waxflower shinleaf is a green and white flowering plant that is part of the heath family. It gets its nickname "waxflower shinleaf" from the shiny, waxy texture of its leaves. The leaves have been used in Native American folk medicines, but no modern clinical studies have confirmed any medicinal properties.
Pyrola japonica
East asian wintergreen
The rhizome is thin and short, with several leaves gathering on it. It has a thick petiole with a length of 2.5 to 5 cm. The leaf blade is oval or wide oval, 3 to 6 cm long and 2 to 4 cm wide. The tips of the leaves are dull, the bases are dull or slightly sharpened to the petiole, with fine serrations at the edges, and the back of the leaves often purple. The flower stalk, which is 15 to 20 cm long, is stretched between the leaves to form inflorescences, with 3-10 flowers. The flower stalk has one lanceolate spiky scale leaf, but it may not. The bracts are narrow lanceolate and pointed. The sepals are incarnated in five pieces, are lanceolate and pointed, and are 3 to 5 mm long, about 2-3 times the width. The flower is white and has a broad bell shape with a diameter of about 1.3 cm. It has five petals and is extinct and blooms downward. The style is slender, curved, 5 to 7 mm long, and the stigma is small and split into five. The fruit is a fruit 6 to 7 mm in diameter.
Pyrola renifolia
Kidney-leaf wintergreen
The rhizome is elongated and crawls underground. The leaves have a thin petiole with a length of 2 to 5 cm, the leaf blades are kidney-shaped, 1 to 2 cm in length, 1.5 to 3 cm in width, wider than the length, the tip is slightly rounded and the base is a heart In form, the left and right bases overlap, and the edges are wavy or have slightly lower saw teeth. The leaves are thin leather with no gloss on the surface, the veins are coarsely reticular and slightly uplifted, and there are white spots along the veins. It resembles the same genus Malvano Ichiro but has no vitiligo along the veins of this species. The flower stems that are 6 to 15 cm in height are stretched between the leaves, with a general inflorescence, and 2-6 flowers facing downward. A small linear scale leaf is attached to the flower stem, but sometimes it is not. There are 5 pieces of green pieces, an oval shape with a rounded tip, and a length and width of about 1 mm. The flower is greenish white with a diameter of about 1 cm, and there are 5 petals that reincarnate. There are 10 stamens and they gather at the top of the style. The style is curved, the length is 6 to 8 mm, and the stigma is small and split into five. The fruit becomes a fruit with a diameter of 7 mm.
Pyrola picta
Whiteveined wintergreen
Whiteveined wintergreen (Pyrola picta) is a perennial herb that blooms in summer with creamy white flowers that grow in clusters along a red stem. It is commonly found growing in coniferous forests and requires a specific fungus to survive.

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Pink Wintergreen
Pyrola asarifolia
Pink Wintergreen
Pink Wintergreen (Pyrola asarifolia) is an evergreen perennial that will grow to 30 cm tall. It blooms in summer with small cup-shaped flowers that point downward like tiny jingle-bells. Petals are white pale pink or red. It can grow in full shade to sunny locations. Prefers moist sandy or loamy soil. Suitable as a ground cover.
American wintergreen
Pyrola americana
American wintergreen
American wintergreen (Pyrola americana) is a perennial plant commonly found growing in coniferous stands in the central-eastern United States. It prefers partial to full shade and can thrive in extremely sandy soils. The american wintergreen stays very low to the ground and usually is seen growing in masses. Some varieties of this plant are rare, so it should not be harvested.
Large wintergreen
Pyrola rotundifolia
Large wintergreen
Large wintergreen (Pyrola rotundifolia) is a wildflower that produces fragrant white blooms that aren't commonly grown ornamentally but will add character and aroma to wildflower gardens. The plant has a spreading growth and so can also be used for groundcover. This plant attracts pollinating insects such as flies and bees.
Pyrola Herb
Pyrola calliantha
Pyrola Herb
One of several plants known as "wintergreen" for their ability to stay green in near arctic conditions, pyrola Herb distinguishes itself by being not only very cold-hardy, but beautiful and aromatic. This plant grows as a parasite, feeding off of several species of terrestrial fungus. Their flowers, though sweet-smelling, are actually pollinated by flies.
Waxflower shinleaf
Pyrola elliptica
Waxflower shinleaf
The waxflower shinleaf is a green and white flowering plant that is part of the heath family. It gets its nickname "waxflower shinleaf" from the shiny, waxy texture of its leaves. The leaves have been used in Native American folk medicines, but no modern clinical studies have confirmed any medicinal properties.
East asian wintergreen
Pyrola japonica
East asian wintergreen
The rhizome is thin and short, with several leaves gathering on it. It has a thick petiole with a length of 2.5 to 5 cm. The leaf blade is oval or wide oval, 3 to 6 cm long and 2 to 4 cm wide. The tips of the leaves are dull, the bases are dull or slightly sharpened to the petiole, with fine serrations at the edges, and the back of the leaves often purple. The flower stalk, which is 15 to 20 cm long, is stretched between the leaves to form inflorescences, with 3-10 flowers. The flower stalk has one lanceolate spiky scale leaf, but it may not. The bracts are narrow lanceolate and pointed. The sepals are incarnated in five pieces, are lanceolate and pointed, and are 3 to 5 mm long, about 2-3 times the width. The flower is white and has a broad bell shape with a diameter of about 1.3 cm. It has five petals and is extinct and blooms downward. The style is slender, curved, 5 to 7 mm long, and the stigma is small and split into five. The fruit is a fruit 6 to 7 mm in diameter.
Kidney-leaf wintergreen
Pyrola renifolia
Kidney-leaf wintergreen
The rhizome is elongated and crawls underground. The leaves have a thin petiole with a length of 2 to 5 cm, the leaf blades are kidney-shaped, 1 to 2 cm in length, 1.5 to 3 cm in width, wider than the length, the tip is slightly rounded and the base is a heart In form, the left and right bases overlap, and the edges are wavy or have slightly lower saw teeth. The leaves are thin leather with no gloss on the surface, the veins are coarsely reticular and slightly uplifted, and there are white spots along the veins. It resembles the same genus Malvano Ichiro but has no vitiligo along the veins of this species. The flower stems that are 6 to 15 cm in height are stretched between the leaves, with a general inflorescence, and 2-6 flowers facing downward. A small linear scale leaf is attached to the flower stem, but sometimes it is not. There are 5 pieces of green pieces, an oval shape with a rounded tip, and a length and width of about 1 mm. The flower is greenish white with a diameter of about 1 cm, and there are 5 petals that reincarnate. There are 10 stamens and they gather at the top of the style. The style is curved, the length is 6 to 8 mm, and the stigma is small and split into five. The fruit becomes a fruit with a diameter of 7 mm.
Whiteveined wintergreen
Pyrola picta
Whiteveined wintergreen
Whiteveined wintergreen (Pyrola picta) is a perennial herb that blooms in summer with creamy white flowers that grow in clusters along a red stem. It is commonly found growing in coniferous forests and requires a specific fungus to survive.
Snowline wintergreen
Pyrola minor
Snowline wintergreen
The snowline wintergreen, also known as the lesser or common wintergreen, is found throughout North America and northern Eurasia. The Pyrola genus grows in the damp and shady areas of these northern regions. Snowline wintergreen frequently grows symbiotically with a species of mushroom that helps transport water and nutrients to the roots.
Intermediate wintergreen
Pyrola media
Intermediate wintergreen
The intermediate wintergreen is a flowering plant with a green stem that thrives in cold climates--hence the name "wintergreen." Flowers in the genus are produced in the summer and are pollinated primarily by flies. Wintergreen seeds are some of the smallest in the world; one million seeds would weigh only four grams!
Greenflowered wintergreen
Pyrola chlorantha
Greenflowered wintergreen
The greenflowered wintergreen is an extremely rare plant in the wild and is considered an endangered species in several US states. Both its common English name and botanical name are derived from its most distinctive feature - its green flowers. In Latin, "chlorantha" means "green flowered."
Pyrola morrisonensis
Pyrola morrisonensis
Pyrola morrisonensis
Pyrola morrisonensis is a perennial herb known for its waxy, bell-shaped flowers and glossy, evergreen leaves. Thriving in the understory of mountain forests, this plant has adapted to low light conditions with its striking white-to-pinkish flowers that emerge in summer, attracting pollinators. Its round leaves form a basal rosette, a characteristic feature facilitating its survival in the competitive forest floor.
Largeflowered wintergreen
Pyrola grandiflora
Largeflowered wintergreen
The largeflowered wintergreen is aptly named for its large, vibrant flowers and evergreen leaves that last even through the bitterly cold winter months in tundra regions. Interestingly, each flower of the largeflowered wintergreen seems to produce twice as many stamens as petals. This makes it a strong attractor for pollinators of all sorts!
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Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
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Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
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Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
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Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
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Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
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Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
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Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
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Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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8 most common species:
Pyrola asarifolia
Pink Wintergreen
Pink Wintergreen (Pyrola asarifolia) is an evergreen perennial that will grow to 30 cm tall. It blooms in summer with small cup-shaped flowers that point downward like tiny jingle-bells. Petals are white pale pink or red. It can grow in full shade to sunny locations. Prefers moist sandy or loamy soil. Suitable as a ground cover.
Pyrola americana
American wintergreen
American wintergreen (Pyrola americana) is a perennial plant commonly found growing in coniferous stands in the central-eastern United States. It prefers partial to full shade and can thrive in extremely sandy soils. The american wintergreen stays very low to the ground and usually is seen growing in masses. Some varieties of this plant are rare, so it should not be harvested.
Pyrola rotundifolia
Large wintergreen
Large wintergreen (Pyrola rotundifolia) is a wildflower that produces fragrant white blooms that aren't commonly grown ornamentally but will add character and aroma to wildflower gardens. The plant has a spreading growth and so can also be used for groundcover. This plant attracts pollinating insects such as flies and bees.
Pyrola calliantha
Pyrola Herb
One of several plants known as "wintergreen" for their ability to stay green in near arctic conditions, pyrola Herb distinguishes itself by being not only very cold-hardy, but beautiful and aromatic. This plant grows as a parasite, feeding off of several species of terrestrial fungus. Their flowers, though sweet-smelling, are actually pollinated by flies.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
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Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
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Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
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Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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