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White Wintergreen - Pyrola elliptica
Other Names:
Shinleaf
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Native Species Global Rank :
G5
State Rank :
S4
(see State Rank Reason below)
C-value :
5
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State Rank Reason (see State Rank above)
Pyrola elliptica is uncommon and occurs sporadically in montane, riparian forests and mesic sites across western and central Montana. Populations are poorly documented, and it is likely somewhat under-reported/undercollected. No significant and widespread threats to the species are known.
Additional survey data is needed to be able to better assess population levels, habitat condition and potential threats.
General Description
Leaves to 7 cm long; blades to ca. 4 cm long, ovate, widest at about midlength, apex rounded, base rounded to obtuse, margin mostly entire; petioles shorter to ca. as long as the blades. Flowering stems to 25 cm; racemes 4–6 cm long, 8- to 14-flowered. Flowers: petals white with purple veins. Capsules ca. 5 mm broad (Stickney in
Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX ).
Species Range
Montana Range
Range Descriptions
Native
Range Comments
BC to NF south to AZ, NM, NE, IA, IL, IN, OH, NC, ME and NS (Stickney in Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX ).
Observations in Montana Natural Heritage Program Database
Number of Observations: 48
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Relative Density
Recency
(Observations spanning multiple months or years are excluded from time charts)
Habitat
Riparian forests, wet to moist, open sites; valleys to lower montane (Stickney in
Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX ).
Stewardship Responsibility
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