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Pyrola minor L.

common wintergreen (Ericaceae)

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Pyrola minor is our most widespread wintergreen, found mostly among leaf-litter in forests.

Boat of Garten (VC95: Moray); 2016-07-09

 common wintergreen / Pyrola minor: _Pyrola minor_ is our most widespread wintergreen, found mostly among leaf-litter in forests.

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