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Empetrum rubrum, commonly known as the red bearberry, is a low-growing shrub native to the southern regions of Argentina and Chile, including the Falkland Islands and Tristan da Cunha. Empetrum rubrum (Latin: Empetrum rubrum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Empetrum rubrum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Empetrum rubrum is a member native to AGS, CLC, CLS, FAL, and TDC. Empetrum rubrum thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Empetrum rubrum grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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