Pistelehtiä

Pistelehtiä is a genus of small, herbaceous plants in the family Plantaginaceae. The genus is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with most species found in Europe and Asia. Pistelehtiä plants are typically low-growing, with a rosette of basal leaves. The leaves are usually ovate or lanceolate, with serrated or toothed margins. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and are borne on slender stalks that arise from the center of the rosette. The flowers are typically white or pale yellow, and have five petals. The fruit is a small capsule that contains numerous tiny seeds.

Pistelehtiä species are often found in damp, shaded habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and along streambanks. They are typically found in association with other shade-tolerant plants. The plants are perennial, and reproduce by seed and by rhizomes.

The genus Pistelehtiä contains several species, but many of them are closely related and difficult to distinguish. Some of the more common species include Pistelehtiä major, Pistelehtiä minor, and Pistelehtiä borealis.

Pistelehtiä plants are not widely cultivated, but they can be used in rock gardens or as groundcover in shaded areas. They are also sometimes used in traditional medicine, although there is little scientific evidence to support their efficacy.