Latin name: Pyrola dentata Sm. Pronunciation: pie-ROE-la den-TAY-ta Common name: Toothed wintergreen, Nootka wintergreen Family: Ericaceae (Heather) Habitat: Mixed conifer forest, oak and pine woodland, volcanic and serpentine areas, decomposed granitic soils to 9000', Transverse and Peninsular Ranges Blooming period: June to August Name derivations: 1) Pyrola 2) dentata |
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