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Chimaphila maculata

Photo by PucaK
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Field Notes

Description:

Seed capsules. Subglobose; ca. 0.25 inches diameter; will split along the sutures from the apex to the base to release seed.

Habitat:

Growing leaf litter in predominantly deciduous woods.

Notes:

The seed capsules are erect compared with the flowers which nod.

Reference Links:

NameThatPlant.net: Chimaphila maculata

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Biodiversity of SouthEastern US

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PublishedApril 14, 2017

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