Chimaphila maculata

Shrub

HomeShrubChimaphila maculata

Rich woods. Dry woods.

Family: Pyrolaceae
Height: 0.3 m / 1 ft
Sun, Semi-shade
Light, Medium and Heavy Soil
Moist

Plant Rating

Edible Uses: 1 of 5
Medicinal Uses: 3 of 5
Other Uses: 2 of 5

Native Habitat

Spotted Wintergreen, Striped prince's pine, Pipsissewa Chimaphila maculata native habitat is Rich woods. Dry woods.

Edible Uses

The leaves are used as a snack, being nibbled for their refreshing qualities. In Mexico the herb is used as a catalyst in the preparation of 'tesguino', an alcoholic beverage produced from sprouted maize.