American Wintergreen
Pyrola americana Sweet
Pyrola americana, known as American Wintergreen, is a species in the Ericaceae family. It is native to regions including Canada and the United States, with records from states such as Vermont, Connecticut, Illinois, and provinces like Labrador, Maine, and Manitoba. The species was first described in 1830 by Sweet.
Description
Pyrola americana is a member of the genus Pyrola within the Ericaceae family. It is found in a range that includes parts of the northeastern and central United States and eastern Canada. The plant is commonly referred to as American Wintergreen in English. Its distribution spans from North Dakota to Newfoundland and includes states and provinces such as New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and New Brunswick.
Other common names
American Wintergreen
Distribution
Vermont-US · Connecticut · Delaware · Illinois · Indiana · Kentucky · Labrador · Maine · Manitoba · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · New Brunswick · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · Newfoundland · North Carolina · North Dakota · Nova Scotia · Ohio · Ontario · Pennsylvania · Prince Edward I. · Québec · Rhode I. · South Dakota · Tennessee · Vermont
Synonyms
Pyrola obovataPyrola heterophyla
