Bearberry

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Scientific Name Arctostaphylos
Scientific Classification Ericaceae

Other Facts

Sources say that bears eat the berries from this plant.

This is an evergreen shrub.

The plant is low and has leathery, green leaves, white or pink flowers, and red berries.

It is a ground cover.

It grows in the northern U.S. and Canada.