Genus: Moneses from monos, 'single', and hesis, 'delight'
Species: uniflora means 'one flower'
aka Single Delight, One-flowered Wintergreen, Wax-flower,Pyrola uniflora. Simply the most whimsical and delightful flower in the forest. As one lays down to examine closely you expect a Nome to pop out and ask you how you like his lawn ornament. It is a small plant, less than 6" (15 cm) tall with the umbrella like flower nodding nearly straight down. Underneath the single flower is an extraordinary array of parts, a large green ovary and unusual pistel. Fairly rare but worth the effort; can be found in moist forests in humus or on rotting wood to 5,500' elevation.
Trail Notes:
Trail/Hike: Carbon River
Date: June 17, 2006
Location: between trailhead and junction with Ipsut Creek trail
