Bog Wintergreen, Liverleaf wintergreen, Pink wintergreen

Pyrola asarifolia

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Basic Information

Family: Pyrolaceae

Genus: pyrola

Plant ID (slug): pyrola-asarifolia

Numeric ID: 23913

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Pyrola asarifolia is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

N. America - Alaska to Newfoundland, south to New York, California and New Mexico.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade; Ground Cover;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic Haemostatic Hepatic Ophthalmic This plant was considered to be an effective remedy in the treatment of rheumatism[207]. A decoction of the leaves, or the leaves and roots, has been used as an eyewash for sore eyes[257]. A decoction of the plant has been used to treat the coughing up of blood[257]. A decoction of the root has been used to treat liver complaints[257].