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species 15,288 observations

Shinleaf

Pyrola elliptica

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

5 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Black-patched Clepsis Moth, Fine-lined Gray 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Ruffed Grouse, American Red Squirrel 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Lined Longhorn Beetle 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full shade
Moisture
Dry Moist
Soil
Sand Loam
Soil pH
Acid
Habit
Columnar Erect
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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