One-flowered Wintergreen
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One-flowered Wintergreen
Moneses uniflora
One-flowered Wintergreen is a tiny, beautiful flower that blooms in the woods. It has a single white flower that hangs down like a little bell, and its leaves are shiny and green.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The One-flowered Wintergreen has a single, waxy-white, bell-shaped flower that hangs downwards from a leafless stem. Its shiny, round, dark green leaves grow in a small rosette at the base, making it look unique on the forest floor.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyEricaceaeGenusMoneses
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its tiny seeds are so light, they can be carried by the wind to new forest spots!
Some people call it 'St. Olaf's Candlestick' because its single flower looks like a tiny lamp!
The plant's scientific name, Moneses, means 'single delight' because of its solitary flower!
This flower's sweet scent helps attract busy bees for pollination!
Special abilities
Ability
Winter Survivor
One-flowered Wintergreen has evergreen leaves that stay green all winter, helping it absorb sunlight early in spring.
Ability
Underground Networker
This plant can spread using creeping underground stems, allowing it to form small colonies in its preferred habitat.
Ability
Fungal Friend
One-flowered Wintergreen has roots that form a special partnership with fungi, helping it get nutrients from the soil.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Spread
- 5-10 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to late summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
symbiotic with
ericoid mycorrhizal fungus
Rhizoscyphus ericae
Forms a vital nutrient exchange partnership.
pollinates
bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Attracts these bees with its sweet nectar.
shelters
Black Spruce
Picea mariana
Thrives in the cool, shaded understory of these trees.
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Its leaves may be browsed occasionally by deer.
Traits
Bell-Shaped Flower
Bell-shaped flowers possess petals fused or arranged to form a cup-like or campanulate structure resembling a bell.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Threatened
Threatened status denotes a species likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future without effective conservation interventions.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Don't pick the flowers! They are best enjoyed in nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is One-flowered Wintergreen?
5-15 cm
How wide does One-flowered Wintergreen spread?
5-10 cm
How big are the flowers on One-flowered Wintergreen?
1-2 cm
When does One-flowered Wintergreen bloom?
Late spring to late summer
Is One-flowered Wintergreen edible?
Yes
Is One-flowered Wintergreen toxic?
None
What is One-flowered Wintergreen's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is One-flowered Wintergreen pollinated?
Insect
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