Chimaphila maculata (L.) Pursh
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Pyrolaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Flowering branches 1–2 dm tall; lvs 2–7 cm, lanceolate, striped with white along the midvein and to a lesser extent along the primary lateral veins, remotely and sharply toothed, acute to rounded at base, short-petioled; fls (1)2–5 and umbellate, 12–18 mm wide, dilated part of the filaments villous. Dry woods, especially in sandy soil; Me. and N.H. to Mich., s. to S.C., Ga. and Ala. June–Aug., after no. 1 [Chimaphila umbellata (L.) Barton].
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Common Names
spotted wintergreen