Pyrola Collection

Round-leaved wintergreen, Pyrola rotundifolia
5855914 Round-leaved wintergreen, Pyrola rotundifolia; (add.info.: Round-leaved wintergreen, Pyrola rotundifolia. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Snowline wintergreen, Pyrola minor
5855915 Snowline wintergreen, Pyrola minor; (add.info.: Snowline wintergreen, Pyrola minor. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Monimia rotundifolia, Monimia di foglie rotonde. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Poitea galegoides, Poitea a foglie di Galega. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Round-leaved wintergreen, Pyrola rotundifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1794

Wintergreen, periwinkle and dogs bane species
Umbellated wintergreen, Pyrola umbellata, herbaceous periwinkle, hairy gonolobus, Gonolobus hirsutus, broad-leaved amsonia, Amsonia latifolia, and tutsan-leaved dog s-bane, Apocynum androsaemifolium

Wild beet, Beta sylvestris, and wintergreen, Pyrola minor. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Single-flowered wintergreen, Moneses uniflora (Pyrola uniflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Curtis British Entomology Plate 647
Lepidoptera: Venilia quadrimaculata = Pseudopanthera macularia (Speckled Yellow, ab. quadrimaculata) [Plant: Pyrola minor (Lesser Winter-green)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 93
Hymenoptera: Clavellaria marginata (Yellow-margined Sawfly) = Pseudoclavellaria amerinae [Plant: Pyrola media (Intermediate Winter-green)] Date: 1824-39

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White-veined Wintergreen or Whitevein shinleaf - in flower - pine forest (Pyrola picta) Date:

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Round-leaved wintergreen (Pyrola rotundifolia) Date:

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Pyrola, also known as Round-leaved wintergreen or Wintergreen, is a fascinating genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Ericaceae. One of its notable species is Monimia rotundifolia, which can be found in various regions across the globe. Another remarkable member of this genus is Poitea galegoides. The Round-leaved wintergreen (Pyrola rotundifolia) is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant that thrives in moist and shady environments. Its beautiful round leaves and delicate white flowers make it an enchanting addition to any woodland garden. This species is often associated with other wildflowers such as periwinkle and dogs bane. Another intriguing variety within the Pyrola genus is Pyrola minor, commonly referred to as Wild beet or Wintergreen. This particular species showcases vibrant green foliage and petite flowers that add a touch of elegance to their surroundings and has been observed growing alongside Beta sylvestris, creating a harmonious blend of colors and textures. One particularly unique member of the Pyrola family is Moneses uniflora, also known as Single-flowered wintergreen. With its solitary white blossom atop a slender stem, this plant exudes simplicity and gracefulness. These mesmerizing plants have caught the attention of many naturalists throughout history. Curtis British Entomology Plate 647 features an illustration capturing the intricate details of one specific Pyrola specimen, while Curtis British Entomology Plate 93 showcases another stunning representation from this diverse genus. Whether admired through illustrations like those found in Curtis's works or experienced firsthand in nature's embrace, these pyrolas never fail to captivate our senses with their beauty and resilience. (Picture No. 10886858) (Picture No.