Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala) is a beautiful plant species found in colder regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is commonly known as White Dryas because of its striking white flowers. Apart from its scientific name, this plant is known by several synonyms such as Bearberry-leaf White Dryas, Silver Bell White Dryas, and Eight-petaled Mountain Avens. In some regions, it is also called Mountain Rose or Snowball because of its beautiful and delicate petals. Mountain Avens is said to have strong medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as kidney stones, diarrhea, and fever. With its enchanting beauty and useful properties, it's no wonder that this plant has so many synonyms!