Pyrola?

[Janet Novak]

I'm fairly familiar with the Pyrolas of Connecticut (I used to live in the state, and I was active in the Connecticut Botanical Society). I'm voting for Pyrola americana (syn rotundifolia). It's quite characteristic of the plant to have glossy leaves with lighter veins -- although your plant is probably more conspicuously veined than average. Pyrola americana is not exactly common in Connecticut, but it's not rare either.

The only other Pyrolas reported in Connecticut are P. elliptica and P. virens (syn. chlorantha). This is definitely not Pyrola elliptica, because that species has non-shiny leaves that are, well, elliptical rather than rotund. Pyrola virens is possible, but it's much less common in Connecticut than is P. americana.

[Lori S.]

Welcome to the forum, Janet!  So glad you could join us!