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Moneses uniflora  (L.) A. Gray
Oneflower wintergreen,   Single delight,   Woodnymph
Moneses uniflora is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
California Rare Plant Rank: 2B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA; common elsewhere).
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Observation Search
~21 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Bloom Period
Genus: Moneses
Family: Ericaceae  
(Pyrolaceae)
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Communities: Redwood Forest, Douglas-Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS

Alternate Names:
PLANTSMoneses uniflora ssp. reticulata
JEF + PLANTSMoneses uniflora var. reticulata
PLANTSPyrola uniflora
Information about  Moneses uniflora from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (MOUN2)

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[Wikipedia] Genus Name Origins: The genus Moneses originates from the Greek work moses, which translates to 'solitary,' and hesia, meaning 'delight,' referencing the single flower which blooms on the plant.[6] The plant is also referred to as wood nymph, referencing a nature goddess figure in Greek mythology that lived in forests and resembled beautiful women. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/23/2024).