creeping snowberry
plant
Also known as: Gaultheria hispidula
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Creeping snowberry is a prostrate woody vine native to North America. It belongs to the genus Gaultheria in the family Ericaceae. This plant is characterized by its low-growing, spreading habit and produces white berries. It is distinct from shrubs of the genus Symphoricarpos, which are also called snowberries and are known for their pinkish or white bell-shaped flowers and two-seeded berries.12
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