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Bearberry or
kinnikinnick
Arctostaphylos
uvaursi
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.
Habitat and
Distribution: This
plant is found in arctic, subarctic, and temperate
regions, most often in sandy or
rocky soil.
Edible Parts: Its berries are
edible raw or cooked. You can make a refreshing tea from its young leaves.
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