Question: Location: Long Island. I noticed this plant for the first time in early September in a dry, shady area of …
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Question
Location: Long Island. I noticed this plant for the first time in early September in a dry, shady area of our property; it is the only specimen that I’ve seen here, and I’m wondering if it could be an escaped cultivar. Hoping you recognize it. Thanks!
Answer
Dear MossGal, you've photographed a species of Pyrola (shinleaf), likely Pyrola americana. This is a native, herbaceous member of the Ericaceae (heath family), it sometimes produces forms like this where the veins are really prominent.
