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Moneses uniflora (L.) Gray

11 photos.
A small delicate species known as "single delight", "shy maiden",
"wax flower" or "one-flowered wintergreen".

ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 503869


1.  All photos taken in early July.  Blossoms from two plants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


2.  Two blossoms.  Note sepals on lower
blossom.



3.   View from below showing stamens.




4.  Most of plant including part of the
thin creeping caudex.



5.  Basal leaves.




6.  July 4, 2009.  A large group of plants
in bloom.



7.  July 4, 2009.  Several plants in bud.




8.  July 4, 2009.  A single plant in bud.




9.  July 4, 2009.  A plant with an opening bud.




10.  July 5, 2009.  Two blossoms in full
bloom



11.  June 25, 2009.  Back side of a blossom
showing the sepals.


Photos 1-5 taken in a ravine near
Twelvemile Summit.
65° 23.6' N, 145° 58.8' W
Elev. 2950 ft.

Photos 6-10 taken along Lower
Fork creek near Coldfoot.
67° 11.5' N, 150° 24.3' W
Elev. 1150 ft.

Photo 11 taken at 133.3 mile Steese
Highway.
65°  35.709' N,  144°  37.514' W
Elev. 1000 ft.