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Arctostaphylos uvaursi


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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.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    10 Aug, 2008

    Habitat and Distribution: This plant is found in arctic, subarctic, and temperate regions, most often in sandy or rocky soil.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    10 Aug, 2008

    Edible Parts: Its berries are edible raw or cooked. You can make a refreshing tea from its young leaves.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    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.
    Current Rating: 0.0000

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