Round-leaved Wintergreen
Pyrola rotundifolia
UK Green ListModerate📍 Grizedale Forest
Season
Year-round. Flowers June to August.
Best time of day
Any. Woodland.
Lake District
Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. That white spike. Round leaves. June to August. Rare. Worth seeking out. Often under conifers.
UK population
Localised. Northern Britain.
Overview
Round-leaved wintergreen has round leaves. That white spike. Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. Often under conifers. June to August. Rare. Worth seeking out.
At a Glance
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Conifer · Shade |
| UK population | Localised. Northern Britain. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. That white spike. Round leaves. June to August. Rare. Worth seeking out. Often under conifers. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Woodland, often under conifers. Grizedale, Borrowdale. That white spike. Round leaves. Rare.
Identification
Round leaves. White spike. Woodland. Conifer. Rare.
Viewing & Photography Tips
June to August. Woodland. Grizedale. Borrowdale. That round leaf. Rare.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.