Wintergreen (Pyrola minor)

Family: Pyrolaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Pyrola minor is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. No more details are given. Leaves - raw. — No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Coniferous woods, moors, damp rock ledges and dunes, on acid and calcareous soils in full sun or deep shade. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)