Murtillo
Gaultheria caespitosa

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A herb or very small shrub. It grows 3 cm high. The leaves are 2-3 mm long by 2 mm wide. The flowers are white and have 4 petals. The fruit are white.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Chile it grow above 2,000 m and up to 2,700 m above sea level. It grows in or near water. It is in humid areas with constant rain. It grows with some shade. It grows in hardiness zone 7. It can tolerate frost and snow.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Chile, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Brossaea caespitosa (Poepp. & Endl.) Kuntze; Gaultheria minima (Phil.) Sandwith; Pernettya minima Phil.; Pernettya quadrifida Phil.;