Gaultheria fragrantissima (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Gaultheria fragrantissima
Evergreen shrub
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The Gaultheria fragrantissima plant species is found in E. Asia - N. India to Sri Lanka and Malaya. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as G. ovalifolia.

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Latin Name:  Gaultheria fragrantissima
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Wallich.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Forests and shrubberies[51], usually on dry slopes[146], at elevations of 1200 - 2700 metres in the Himalayas.

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[105, 146, 183]. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter[200]. Leaves - raw. Chewed[105] (to relieve thirst?). An essential oil obtained from the leaves is used as a flavouring[240, 243]. A tea is made from the leaves[177, 183].

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