Not to be semantically confused with Chickweed Wintergreen (Trientalis europaea) which is neither a Wintergreen (as described here) nor a Chickweed . The three are totally un-related to each other, in differing Families.
Many similarities to : Round-Leaved Wintergreen (pyrola rotundifolia) which occurs as either of two sub-species, one coastal the other not.
Uniquely identifiable characteristics
Distinguishing Feature :
Not to be semantically confused with Chickweed Wintergreen (Trientalis europaea) which is neither a Wintergreen (as described here) nor a Chickweed . The three are totally un-related to each other, in differing Families.
They are called 'Wintergreens' on account of their leaves, which remain evergreen throughout winter.
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