Creeping snowberry or moxie-plum
Gaultheria hispidula
The story
The creeping snowberry holds a special place in the traditions of the Mi'kmaq tribes of Newfoundland, who call it manna teaberry. This name reflects its significance as a food source, providing nourishment during the harvest season. The plant's small white berries, with their delightful wintergreen flavor, were not just a treat but also a part of the cultural identity of the Mi'kmaq people, connecting them to the land and its bounty.
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- Family
- Ericaceae
How to use it
Creeping snowberry can be used in various ways, particularly for its edible berries. The leaves and berries are known for their wintergreen aroma, making them a delightful addition to herbal teas or natural flavorings. Additionally, this plant can serve as ground cover in gardens, helping to prevent soil erosion and providing habitat for small wildlife.
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In the kitchen
The berries of the creeping snowberry are edible and have a taste reminiscent of wintergreen. They can be enjoyed fresh, but be sure to gather them when they are ripe, typically from August to September. However, it's always good to research and ensure you are foraging safely!
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About
Gaultheria hispidula, commonly known as the creeping snowberry or moxie-plum, and known to Mi'kmaq tribes of Newfoundland as manna teaberry, is a perennial spreading ground-level vine of the heath family Ericaceae. It is native to North America and produces small white edible berries. It fruits from August to September. Its leaves and berries taste and smell like wintergreen. The species epithet hispidula refers to the bristles on the stems and leaves.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gaultheria hispidula
- Slug
- gaultheria-hispidula
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Gaultheria
- Species
- hispidula
- Wikidata QID
- Q5527672
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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