Ericaceae Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
Iroquois - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 128
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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: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Dried fruit taken as a hunting food.
RECRD: 7868 id: 15608