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Arctic Wintergreen

Pyrola asarifolia

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60.1193, -149.415

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Description:

Small plant with pink and white drooping bell flowers along 10-20 cm stems. "It is so named simply because its leaves maintain their green color through winter. Cultivation is extremely difficult due to sensitive mycorhizzal associations. "

Habitat:

At Exit Glacier

Reference Links:

Pyrola asarifolia, Pyrola asarifolia - Pink Pyrola

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PublishedAugust 4, 2013

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