Arctostaphylos Uvaursi

Bearberry

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Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos uvaursi

Common Name(s): Bearberry, kinnikinnick

Edible: yes

Medicinal: no

Parts Used: root, fruit

Logos 10 Aug, 2008	Description: This plant is a common evergreen shrub with reddish, scaly bark and thick, leathery leaves 4 centimeters long and 1 centimeter wide. It has white flowers and bright red fruits.
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Logos 10 Aug, 2008	Habitat and Distribution: This plant is found in arctic, subarctic, and temperate regions, most often in sandy or rocky soil.
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Logos 10 Aug, 2008	Edible Parts: Its berries are edible raw or cooked. You can make a refreshing tea from its young leaves.
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wildWoman 11 Aug, 2008	Medicinal uses: infusion of the leaves and fruit is used to treat kidney and bladder infections. Caution: pregnant women should avoid internal use of kinnikinick.
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