Kakahsiin Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

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Kakahsiin Arctostaphylos uva-ursi information

Traditional knowledge

"Bear berry" Commonly used in traditional "tobbaco" mixes. 

Description 

Low-growing evergreen shrub (<30 cm) forming dense mats, with small leathery dark green leaves on trailing woody stems. Produces pink bell-shaped flowers followed by bright red berries. 
 

References

GBIF.org (04 September 2025) GBIF Occurrence Download  https://doi.org/10.15468/dl.u8ym2v