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Wintergreen

Pyrola asarifolia

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Field Notes

Description:

Purple flowers on tall (4-6") stem. Leaves bright green, narrow and long (2-3")

Habitat:

Forested areas on damp shaded ground

Notes:

This plant has been used by American Indians to break up kidney stones or gallstones

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