| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Gaultheria ovatifolia A.Gray |
| Habitat | bogs, marshes |
| Altitude | 300-1600m |
| Description | leaves oval, at base rounded, coriaceous, bright dark green, denticulate, flowers solitary, axillary, urceolate, berry compressed, scarlet |
| Size | 15-30cm |
| Color | white, pinkish |
| Bloom | late spring, summer |
| Ca | - |
| Type | procumbent shrub |
| Cultivation | very moist to boggy, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, humous, sandy soil, semi-shade |
| Propagation | seed in spring, uncovered, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer and fall; layering in spring |
| Territory |
Northern America
Western Canada (British Columbia ) Northwestern U.S.A. (Idaho , Montana , Oregon , Washington ) Southwestern U.S.A. (California) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | ERICACEAE
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