Ericaceae Gaultheria procumbens L.

Eastern Teaberry

Iroquois - Food, Bread & Cake

Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 128

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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: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Bread & Cake
Notes: Fruit mashed, made into small cakes and dried for future use.

RECRD: 7866 id: 15606

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