Gaultheria procumbens

Found in forests, usually in acidic soils, often dense enough to form a groundcover.

Seedling

Very, very tiny cotyledons with pointed "leaf" tips. Arrow points to reddish first true leaf.

Anne Klingensmith

Common Name(s):

Wintergreen
Teaberry

Type:

Native

Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials

Moisture:

Dry
Moist

Light:

Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade

Soil:

Humus-rich Woodland

"green" in winter
Showy fruit
Groundcover