Wood Nymph
Moneses uniflora
Family:
Heather (Ericaceae)
AKA:
Single Delight
Photo taken on:
July 21, 2010
Location:
Union Canyon, GV, CO
Life Zones:
Montane to subalpine
Habitat:
Moist, dark conifer forests
Grows to 5" with nodding, fragrant flowers. The basal leaves are round and serrated. The leaves in the bottom left corner of the photograph belong to a Wild Strawberry.
Flora of North America reference.