Ericaceae Gaultheria procumbens L.

Eastern Teaberry

Chippewa - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 138

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Scientific name: Gaultheria procumbens L.
USDA symbol: GAPR2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
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 pleasant, tea like beverage.

RECRD: 31998 id: 15593

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