Ibeatb Jfanul^. 



Spotted Wintergreen. CMmapliila maculata. 



Found in dry woods, commonly under evergreen trees, in July. 



The dull red, tough stem, 5 or 6 inches in height, bears one or two 

 whorls of leaves. 



The leaves, about 2 inches long, are tapering at the tip, with a few 

 small notches on the margin ; they are thick, and leathery, with a 

 smooth surface, and are set in whorls of 4 or 5 on short foot-stems. In 

 color, dark green, with the ribs marked out by broad lines of light. 



In general form, the flower is much like that of the Pipsissewa. 

 The petals are white, the stamens pale cream, and the pistil green. 



This form of the Pipsissewa is less common in the New England 

 than in the Middle States. Its variegated leaves are a pleasing, some- 

 \\hat rai-e note in our winter leafage. 



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