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Gaultheria griffithianum, commonly known as Pacific mountain mint or salal, is a shrub native to the Pacific Northwest of North America, including Alaska, British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington. Gaultheria griffithianum (Latin: Gaultheria griffithianum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Gaultheria griffithianum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Gaultheria griffithianum is a member native to ASK, BRC, CAL, ORE, and WAS. Gaultheria griffithianum thrives in moist, well-drained soils with a light to medium texture and prefers a pH between 5.5 and 7.
Gaultheria griffithianum grows best in 8/10 light and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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