Orthilia secunda (Pyrola secunda)

One-sided Wintergreen
Orthilia secunda (Pyrola secunda)

Family: Heather (Ericaceae)
AKA: One-sided Pyrola, Side-bells Wintergreen
Photo taken on: August 5, 2008
Location: Cement Creek, GV, CO
Life Zones: Foothills to subalpine
Habitat: Moist, shady places

Grows to 8" in patches with leathery evergreen leaves. The greenish white flowers grow on one side of the stem.

Flora of North America reference.

Green & Brown Flowers