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Gaultheria hispida

snowberry

Other common names
waxberry
Botanical details
Family
Ericaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Gaultheria

Genus description

Gaultheria are evergreen, often dioecious, shrubs with simple, leathery leaves and small, bell-shaped white or pink flowers, followed by long lasting fleshy fruits in various colours

Name status

Correct

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