Niniwha
Gaultheria oppositifolia

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It can be 2 m high. It is much branched. The leaves are larger than other Gaultheria. The flowers are white. They look like lily-of-the-valley.

There are about 170 Gaultheria species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. A cold hardy plant. It suits a lightly shaded location. It needs a well-drained and humus rich soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

New Zealand (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Brossaea oppositifolia (Hook.f.) Kuntze; Gaultheria multibracteolata Colenso;