Wintergreen: A beautiful and versatile edible groundcover

Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) is an evergreen groundcover native to the northeastern US. The leaves and berries are edible and have a strong, distinctive flavor that is familiar to many people. They can be used in teas, herbal medicine, and as a natural breath freshener. They thrive in acidic soils rich in organic material, and are a great addition to ornamental and edible landscape gardens.

[@roarinfireball]

I used to look for them on trails when I was a child. I’d chew the leaves as I hiked all day.

[@marcialaguinaldo1071]

Thank you for the information...

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

More great information. Appreciate you sharing it with us.

[@alshaw3882]

Absolute .

[@NoahLadd]

this guy looks like Gregory Peck

[@gardensofthegods]

Wow I had thought the same thing and I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed it yes he's a handsome guy

[@coreelite]

How do you germinate them?

[@lizzyloo6867]

Thanks so much!

[@Ikiada]

Thank you!

[@Fjordavy]

Thanks!

[@kx4532]

Would it die if it's frozen in a pot.

[@overratedprogrammer]

If you make teaberry ice cream with it does that mean it's basically aspirin ice cream? Lol

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great with chewing tobacco or by itself

[@Zhiphr]

I love dipping this stuff