Gaultheria bradeana
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It lies along the ground. It grows 20 cm tall. It has underground stems or rhizomes. The leaves are oblong to oval and broadest above the middle. They are 0.6-1.5 cm long by 0.3-0.6 cm wide. The fruit are 4-6 mm across and blue-black.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in cloud forests between 1,650-2,500 m above sea level in southern Brazil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Urz de brade, Urze de brade