Pyrola rotundifolia: Uses (Ethnobotany)
Leaves are used medicinally
Phonetic Spelling:py-ROH-luh ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-ah
Genus:Pyrola
Species:rotundifolia
Family:Ericaceae
Round-leaf Wintergreen is a wildflower belonging to the heather family, found naturally across Europe, Asia, and Russia. This plant typically reaches a height of around one foot and produces bell-shaped clusters of white flowers from May to August. It thrives in alkaline, moist environments such as bogs, fens, and woodlands.
While it can be challenging to locate in the United States, seeds for this species can be purchased.
Pyrola rotundifolia Feature Summary
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