Pyrola asarifolia ssp. asarifolia
(Bog Wintergreen)
Pyrola asarifolia ssp. asarifolia, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 0868/0885
Pyrola asarifolia ssp. asarifolia, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 1709/1719
Pyrola asarifolia ssp. asarifolia, North Swan Valley, Summit Co. 6551
Pyrola asarifolia ssp. asarifolia, Miner’s Creek, Frisco, Summit Co. 6060
Pyrola asarifolia ssp. asarifolia, Miner’s Creek, Frisco, Summit Co. 6032
Pyrola asarifolia ssp. asarifolia, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 5738
Pyrola asarifolia ssp. asarifolia, Miner’s Creek, Frisco, Summit Co. 6621
Pyrola asarifolia ssp. asarifolia, Peaks Trail, Summit Co. 3439
Pyrola asarifolia ssp. asarifolia, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 0864
Leaf, upper surface, Pyrola asarifolia ssp. asarifolia, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 1703
Leaf, lower surface, Pyrola asarifolia ssp. asarifolia, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 1699
| Scientific Name | Pyrola asarifolia ssp. asarifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PYASA |
| Common Name | Bog Wintergreen | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 524614 |
| Family | Ericaceae (Heath) formerly Pyrolaceae | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to subalpine (7000 to 11000 ft.); wet areas along stream banks and shade in conifer forests. Plant: Slender erect perennial 5 to 16 inches tall. Leaves: Basal round or ovate or broadly elliptic leaves 1-1/4 to 2-3/4 inches long on long stalks; thick, leathery, bright green on top, brownish beneath. Inflorescence: Raceme of 10 to 25 nodding, rounded pink flowers with 5 round petals and protruding, curved green style. Bloom Period: Summer. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, "Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains" by Carl Schreier and "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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