Ericaceae Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
Ojibwa - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Jenness, Diamond, 1935, The Ojibwa Indians of Parry Island, Their Social and Religious Life, National Museums of Canada Bulletin #78, Anthropological Series #17, page 17
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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: Ojibwa
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Leaves used to make tea.
RECRD: 40052 id: 15615