Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W.P.C. Barton
Common pipsissewa
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Magnoliopsida Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
Subclass Asteridae A large class that encompasses asters
Order Ericales Tea, persimmon, blueberry, Brazil nut, azalea, many others
Family Pyrolaceae Includes at least Chimaphila, Moneses, Orthilia, and Pyrola, and sometimes several genera usually placed in the family Monotropaceae
Genus Chimaphila From the Greek cheima , “winter weather,” and phelein , “to love,” from its evergreen habit and referring to one of the common names, wintergreen aka pipsissiwa or prince’s pine
Species umbellata Refers to the arrangement of the flowers which arise in a head from a central point, i.e. bearing an umbel
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Chimaphila umbellata description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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8/23/2012 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, Groton, MA
7/2/2017 · Wildlife Pond, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, NH
7/3/2015 · Squannacook River Wildlife Area, Townsend, MA
8/23/2012 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, Groton, MA
8/23/2012 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, Groton, MA
7/3/2015 · Squannacook River Wildlife Area, Townsend, MA
7/2/2017 · Wildlife Pond, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, NH
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