Ericaceae Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
Chippewa - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 317
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Gaultheria procumbens L.
Scientific name: Gaultheria procumbens L.
USDA symbol: GAPR2 (
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Common names: Eastern Teaberry
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Leaves used to make a beverage.
RECRD: 42973 id: 15592