Pyrola dentata

Pyrola dentata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Pyrola
Species:
P. dentata
Binomial name
Pyrola dentata

Pyrola dentata is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, with the common name toothed wintergreen.[1][2]

Description

The glaucous leaf blade is 2-9 cm long, round to ovate, elliptic, or oblanceolate in shape, often with a bluish tint and prominent pale veins. The leaf is usually serrate but sometimes entire, and the base generally tapers to the petiole. The leaves form a compact rosette close to the ground. The unbranched flower stalk (scape) arises from the base of the plant and is 8-27 cm tall. There may be a few to many cream colored flowers on each stalk. The stalk is usually brownish red to pink in color and the petals may have a red tinge especially on the underside.[3][2]

Range

Pyrola dentata ranges from British Columbia to northern Baja California, mostly in coastal ranges, the Cascade Mountains, and the Sierra Nevada, but extending eastward into the northern Rocky Mountains in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. It grows from near sea level to sub-alpine elevations (50 to 2900 meters).[3]

Habitat

Pyrola dentata grows in varied habitats, including mixed conifer and oak woodland, pine woodland, forested serpentine and volcanic areas, and open hillsides of decomposed granite or loose, coarse sand or gravel near rocky outcrops.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Pyrola dentata (Toothed Wintergreen)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  2. ^ a b Hitchcock, C.L. and Cronquist, A. 2018. Flora of the Pacific Northwest, 2nd Edition, p. 408. University of Washington Press, Seattle.
  3. ^ a b c "The Jepson Herbarium".


Stub icon

This Ericaceae article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.