Of the Heath family (Ericaceae), the checkerberry (Gaultheria procumbens).

Checkerberry

Of the Heath family (Ericaceae), the checkerberry (Gaultheria procumbens).

The common names of gaultheria procumbens are creeping wintergreen and Canada tea. The berries are red and edible. The flowers are white and grow alone on the stems.

Flowering Branch of Gaultheria Procumbens (Creeping Wintergreen)

The common names of gaultheria procumbens are creeping wintergreen and Canada tea. The berries are red…