NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Chimaphila maculata
Striped Wintergreen, Pipsissewa
Scientific Name: |
Chimaphila maculata |
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Genus: |
Chimaphila |
Species Epithet: |
maculata |
Common Name: |
Striped Wintergreen, Pipsissewa |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Ericaceae (Heath Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
0-1 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Less than 2 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
Bloom Time: |
May, June |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Forests and woodlands, mostly rather xeric and acid. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Opposite, Whorled |
Leaf Retention: |
Evergreen |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
No known wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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