Gaultheria hispidula
Gaultheria hispidula creeping snowberry
Synonyms:
Chiogenes hispidula
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Creeping snowberry is a trailing evergreen shrub with prostrate woody stems forming dense, spreading mats. Flowers and fruits are inconspicous under the low stems.
Habitat & Range
Rare in wet woods and bogs.
Mostly found in the north.
| EMP: | FACW |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACW |
Phenology
Flowers late May through June.
Fruits in September.
Characteristics
Flowers greenish-white corolla; bell-shaped & hanging; flowers single, borne from leaf axils on short, hairy stalks; up to 1/8″ across; 2 green bracts surround the base
Leaves alternate and simple; ovoid to elliptic, entire, fringed with bristly wide-spaced hairs; upper surface smooth and dark green when mature; lower surface light green with appressed bristly hairs
Twigs bristly
Stems trailing, woody with scaly hairs
Fruit white berry; ¼″ across; covered with scattered brownish hairs
Height N/A
Plant Codes
PA-satus: PR (Rare)
S-rank: S4 (Apparently Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Gaultheria hispidula creeping snowberry
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