Ericaceae Gaultheria procumbens L.

Eastern Teaberry

Cherokee - Food, Fruit

Use documented by:
Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 38

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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: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Berries used for food.

RECRD: 2156 id: 15586

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