Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. P. C. Barton

Pipsissewa

Ericaceae

Taxonomy

Classification

Group: Spermatophytina (Spermatophytes)
Family: Ericaceae (Heath family)
Genus: Chimaphila (Prince's Pine)

Synonyms

Chimaphila umbellata
Pyrola umbellata

Related species

Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. P. C. Barton - Pipsissewa

Traits


    Dwarf shrub, maximal 15 cm tall. inflorescence: umbel-like corymbose raceme. flowers: open, +/- spread, whitish, often tinged reddish. corolla: Ø 10–15 mm, 5‑leaved. ovary: epigynous. stigmata: capitate. fruits: schizocarpous capsules, dehiscing from the apex. stem: ...

    You find the complete description in our identification books.

Distribution

Distribution in Europe


Chimaphila umbellata

Legend

The colours represent the floristic status of the species in the respective region. Green indicates native occurrences, light green naturalized occurrences. Adventive occurrences are represented by light yellow shades and plants that are cultivated (but rarely occur in the wild) are dark yellow. Grey colours are used, if the floristic status of species is unknown or uncertain.


Distribution in Germany

Chimaphila umbellata

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Natural, established occurences
Artificial occurences

The color intensity reflects the species' abundance

Data: Floristische Kartierung Deutschlands (Stand 2013), Bundesamt für Naturschutz (www.floraweb.de)

Ecology

Chimaphila umbellata

Chimaphila umbellata

Status

  • native

Habitat

  • forests, shrubbery

  • in dry habitats

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