Gaultheria procumbens
About
Gaultheria procumbens, also called the eastern teaberry, the checkerberry, the boxberry, or the American wintergreen, is a species of Gaultheria native to northeastern North America from Newfoundland west to southeastern Manitoba, and south to Alabama. It is a member of the Ericaceae.
- Family
- Ericaceae
In the kitchen
The berries of the checkerberry can be used to make a flavorful tea, known for its wintergreen taste. However, the leaves are also aromatic and can be brewed for a refreshing herbal infusion. Be sure to use the berries and leaves from healthy plants, as they are the parts that are traditionally enjoyed. Always consult a reliable source before trying new plants in your kitchen!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gaultheria procumbens
- Slug
- gaultheria-procumbens
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Gaultheria
- Species
- procumbens
- Wikidata QID
- Q386770
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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