Moneses uniflora (L.) A. Gray

One-flowered Shinleaf or Wintergreen

Description:

• Small plant with round to elliptical leaves with toothed margins
• Leaves form a basal rosette
• Leaf petioles are up to 1 cm long
• Solitary nodding white flowers about 10 cm high on peduncles
• White flowers are waxy and have stamens lying against the petals

Habitat:

• Deciduous and mixed-coniferous forest

Distribution:

• Common throughout property