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Spotted Wintergreen
Chimaphila maculata
33.99, -84.57
Field Notes
Description:
This is a conspicuous plant in both winter and summer because of its silver and green mottled leaves. The pea-green center of these small white flowers normally face the ground. I bent the flower back to get a closer look at this really interesting structure.
Habitat:
Native to eastern North America and Central America, from southern Quebec west to Illinois, and south to Florida and Panama. It can be found in sandy habitats, well-drained upland forests, oak-pine woods, and similar mesic habitats. It is very tolerant of acidic soil.
Notes:
Spotted growing on a wooded drive near an old church and cemetery and a utility plant.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 16, 2013
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