(Single Delight)
Moneses uniflora, Peaks Trail, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 1572/1582
Moneses uniflora, Peaks Trail, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 1585/1589
Moneses uniflora, Rocky Mountain National Park 2593
Moneses uniflora, Rocky Mountain National Park 2599
Moneses uniflora, Peaks Trail, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 7649
Moneses uniflora, Peaks Trail, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 7667
Leaves, Moneses uniflora, Peaks Trail, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 7659
| Scientific Name | Moneses uniflora | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MOUN2 |
| Common Name | Single Delight, Woodnymph | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 503869 |
| Family | Ericaceae (Heath) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life Zones and Habitat: Montane to alpine (8000 to 14000 ft.); shady forests, streamsides, boggy areas. Plant: Short, erect perennial 2 to 4 inches tall, delicate leafless stem. Leaves: Up to 8 leaves in a basal rosette with ovate, elliptic to obovate shape and 1/3 to 1-1/2 inches long with serrate or crenate edges; short petioles. Inflorescence: Single, nodding, saucer-shaped flower, 1-inch across with 5 spreading, white, waxy petals; stamens with yellow to brownish anthers; prominent green bulbous ovary and green protruding style with 5-lobed stigma; sepals 5/8 to 1 inch long with ciliate edges. Bloom Period: July to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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