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Gaultheria insana

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 2 m tall. The leaves are oval and have teeth around the edge. The flowers have 5 white petals. The fruit are red.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows below 600 m above sea level. It can grow up to 2,000 m above sea level. It suits light shade.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Australia, Chile, South America (country/location of origin), Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Arbutus furiens Hook.; Brossaea vernalis (Poepp. & Endl.) Kuntze; Gaultheria furiens (Hook. & Arn.) Hook. & Arn.; Gaultheria renjifoana Phil.; Pernettya furiens (Hook. & Arn.) Klotzsch; and others