Moneses (Noun)
Meaning
One species: one-flowered wintergreen; sometimes included in genus Pyrola.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Moneses uniflora, also known as one-flowered wintergreen, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the heath family.
- The one-flowered wintergreen, or Moneses, has a single white flower that blooms in late spring.
- In some classifications, Moneses is considered a synonym of the genus Pyrola.
- Moneses uniflora grows in moist, acidic soils and shaded areas of coniferous forests.
- The leaves of Moneses are oval-shaped and have a leathery texture, typically remaining green throughout the winter months.