Rockberry
Empetrum eamesii
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A low lying evergreen shrub. The stems lie along the ground and the plant forms mats. It grows 20 cm tall and spreads 50 cm wide. The leaves are alternate or in rings. The flowers occur singly near the tips of the branches. They have 3 white petals. The fruit are round and red. They are 4 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits USDA hardiness zones 3-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Fruit