| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Gaultheria adenothrix (Miq.) Maxim. |
| Synonyms | Andromeda adenothrix Miq. |
| Habitat | grassland and thickets |
| Altitude | 400-1900m |
| Description | leaves alternate, thick, coriaceous, ovate, shiny green, denticulate, flowers solitary, axillary, pendent, campanulate, berry large, dark red |
| Size | 5-20cm |
| Color | white |
| Bloom | spring, early summer |
| Ca | - |
| Type | compact shrub |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained 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 |
Asia-Temperate
Eastern Asia (Japan) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | ERICACEAE
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