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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: This woodland plant was found in Putnam Valley, NY. No emerging flowers or seeds at this time (mid-August). Thanks for …

  • Question

    This woodland plant was found in Putnam Valley, NY. No emerging flowers or seeds at this time (mid-August). Thanks for your help. Roxi

    Answer

    Dear Roxi, it appears that you may have photographed a species of shinleaf (Pyrola species), native members of the heath family. It is possible you have another species, but that is what it appears to my eye from here. Best wishes.