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Pyrola minor

Common Wintergreen

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Common name

Common Wintergreen

Scientific name

Pyrola minor L.

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Herbaceous perennial plant. Leaves oval. Height up to 30 cm. Flowers globe-shaped (4-7 mm wide). Style short (1-2 mm) and straight, not protruding beyond petals. Flowering June-July^[1].

Distribution in Bulgaria

Map of distribution in Bulgaria of Pyrola minor by floristic regions^[2]:

Between 1000 and 2900 m altitude.

References

[1] Cairngorms rare plants identification guide.

[2] Assyov, B., A. Petrova, D. Dimitrov & R. Vassilev. 2012. Conspectus of the vascular flora of Bulgaria. Sofia, Bulgarian biodiversity foundation.

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