Ericaceae Arctostaphylos alpina (L.) Spreng.

Alpine Bearberry

Eskimo, Arctic - Food, Forage

Use documented by:
Porsild, A.E., 1953, Edible Plants of the Arctic, Arctic 6:15-34, page 23

View all documented uses for Arctostaphylos alpina (L.) Spreng.

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Scientific name: Arctostaphylos alpina (L.) Spreng.
USDA symbol: ARAL2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Alpine Bearberry
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Arctic
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Forage
Notes: Berries eaten greedily by bears and ptarmigan.

RECRD: 60482 id: 4330

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