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Epigaea repens Mayflower Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Epigaea repens plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Newfoundland to Florida and west to Tennessee, Ohio and Michigan. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mayflower. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Epigaea repens Common Name: Mayflower Family: Ericaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.1 Mature Width: 0.3 Habitat: Sandy and peaty woods and clearings[43], usually under pine trees[4].
Edible Uses: Flowers - raw. Fragrant, with a spicy slightly acid flavour[105], they are eaten as a wayside nibble or are added to salads[183]. Thirst quenching[177].
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