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Spotted Wintergreen

Chimaphila maculata

Description:

Low growing plant. Thick, dark green leaves with light veins. Tan stems with a pair of white flowers that face down. Leaves are evergreen. Native wildflower.

Habitat:

Temperate forest.

Notes:

Considered "Exploitably Vunerable" in the state of New York. Leaves are edible.

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1 Comment

The MnMs
The MnMs 9 years ago

What a beautiful flower, Tamar!

ForestDragon
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ForestDragon

Northwest Harbor, New York, USA

Spotted on Jul 5, 2014
Submitted on Aug 19, 2014

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