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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) A. GRAY (bearberry)

German: Echte BärentraubeCzech: medvědice lékařská
Genus:  ArctostaphylosFamily:  Ericaceae,
Mature Height: 0.25 mDeciduous:  evergreen plant
Bloom in:    III, IV, Flower Colour:    whitepink
Soil Preferred:  humic, acid, sand, Light Required:  full sunpart shade
Other Attributes:  evergreen shrub, underspread form, alternate leaves, obovate, type of inflorescence - raceme, fruit - drupe, alternate of lawn, herbaceous plant, moory plant,
Plants of Genus Arctostaphylos:
01) Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) A. GRAY (bearberry), Ger: Echte Bärentraube, Czech: medvědice lékařská

Index:
ARTICLES arctostaphylos, bearberry, ursi, PHOTO GALLERY arctostaphylos, bearberry, ursi, INDEX OF ARTICLES: ARC...
External links:
USDA PLANTS: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (kinnikinnick)
WIKIPEDIA: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
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Garden Shops: Arctostaphylos - bearberry
Indian Tobacco 25 Seeds - Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Arctostaphylos uva ursi Kinnikinnick or Indian Tobacco An evergreen carpet of glossy, dark green leaves. Small, waxy, pinkish flowers. Brilliant red berries. Needs enriched garden soil. Appearance: Uva ursi grows as a vine or mat usually along open areas and down slopes. It has small leathery spoon shaped leaves that are attached to reddish barked stems. The flowers usually appear in the Spring. Flower growth process begins as small pinkish urns that mature into red berries that are sporadically located along the length of the stem. The dried, pulverized leaves are used as smoking tobacco by the Indians. A tea is also made from the dried leaves. Fruit becomes sweeter when cooked. Added to stews etc, it is a good source of carbohydrates. The fruit can also be used to make a cooling drink or used for preserves etc. It can be dried and stored for later use. Hardy in zones 4-9 This item cannot be shipped to Australia. ...
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Bearberry Plant -Arctostaphylos-Medicinal/Herbal-Potted
An evergreen carpet of glossy, dark green leaves. Small, waxy, pinkish flowers. Brilliant red berries. Needs enriched garden soil. Appearance: Uva ursi grows as a vine or mat usually along open areas and down slopes. It has small leathery spoon shaped leaves that are attached to reddish barked stems. The flowers usually appear in the Spring. Flower growth process begins as small pinkish urns that mature into red berries that are sporadically located along the length of the stem. The dried, pulverized leaves are used as smoking tobacco by the Indians. A tea is also made from the dried leaves. Fruit becomes sweeter when cooked. Added to stews etc, it is a good source of carbohydrates. The fruit can also be used to make a cooling drink or used for preserves etc. It can be dried and stored for later use. ...
Amazon / Hirts: Herbs / Lawn & Patio
Price: 7.99 $
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