Bearberry
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a plant species of the genus Arctostaphylos widely distributed across circumboreal regions of the subarctic Northern Hemisphere. Kinnikinnick (from the Unami language for smoking "mixture") is a common name in Canada and the United States. Growing up to 30 centimetres (12 inches) in height, the leaves are evergreen.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Height | 6-12 in |
| Bloom time | May-Jun |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry |
| Soil | Sand |
| Wildlife value | Evergreen mat; berries hold through winter for birds |
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