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Gaultheria pumila leucocarpa
Evergreen shrub
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The Gaultheria pumila leucocarpa plant species is found in Southern S. America - S. Chile. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Arbutus leucocarpa. Pernettya andina. P. gayana. P. leucocarpa. P. pumila leucocarpa.

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Latin Name:  Gaultheria pumila leucocarpa
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  (DC.)Middleton.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:  0.3
 
Habitat:  Found as far south as latitide 42° south. Growing in the Andes, it is common on volcanic slopes where it grows up to the snow-line.



Edible Uses:  Fruit - raw or cooked[11, 177]. The fruit is about 17 - 22mm in diameter.

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The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
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