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Pyrola americana

Pyrola americana is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Ericaceae. It is commonly known as the American wintergreen or American shinleaf. This perennial herb is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands and shaded areas.

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Noun:

1. A type of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family characterized by its evergreen leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers.
2. Any of the several species of the Pyrola genus found in North America.

Sample Sentences

1. The Pyrola americana bears clusters of delicate white flowers in the summer.
2. Native Americans used the leaves of Pyrola americana as herbal medicine.
3. The hiker spotted a few Pyrola americana plants hidden in the undergrowth.

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