Epigaea repens

When I see this photo of Epigaea repens, I automatically experience its magnificent scent. It's known as Trailing Arbutus, and may also be referred to as the Mayflower or Plymouth Mayflower, or Ground Laurel. This is the state flower of Massachusetts. Other plants are also known colloquially as mayflowers, for example the Canada Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense)

These plants are unobtrusive and low to the ground, creeping along the surface - it's easy to miss them! They're sensitive to environmental disturbance, especially forestry operations.