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Plant Name:
Kinnikinnick
Scientific Name:
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Description:
Kinnikinnick, also known as Bearberry, is a low-growing evergreen shrub with small leathery leaves and pink flowers.
Habitat:
Dry, sandy or rocky soils
Fauna:
Kinnikinnick provides food and cover for a variety of wildlife species, including birds and small mammals. The plant's berries are consumed by some bird species.
Growing Conditions:
Kinnikinnick is adapted to dry, acidic soils and can tolerate full sun to part shade.
Uses:
Kinnikinnick has traditional uses among Native American tribes, including as a smoking mixture and herbal remedy.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
Berries (bearberries) can be eaten raw or used in cooking
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Kinnikinnick is named after the Algonquin word for "smoking mixture."
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Photo Credit
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
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