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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.