Gaultheria adenothrix

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 15 cm tall and spreads 60 cm wide. It spreads by underground runners or stolons. The above ground stems are arching, zigzag and hairy. The leaves are broadly oval and 3 cm long. The flowers are on slender red stalks. The fruit are red and 6 mm across.

There are about 170 Gaultheria species. There are about 37 Gaultheria species in tropical America.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits light shade.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Japan

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw or cooked. They are sweet.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds. The seeds need extended cold treatment. They can also be grown by half ripe wood cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Andromeda adenothrix Miq.; Brossaea adenothrix (Maxim.) Kuntze;