Pyrola minor; the common wintergreen is a small plant ( up to 15 cm.) that grows in woodlands and sheltered places. It is common throughout most regions of Iceland. Less common are the arctic wintergreen (P. grandiflora) - which differs by its larger and more open flowers from which a characteristic curved style can be seen - and the serrated wintergreen (Orthilla secunda) which has its flowers typically arranged on one side of the stem.
All three species are member of the wintergreen family (Pyrolaceae)
Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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