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Alpine Wintergreen (Gaultheria humifusa) is a low-growing shrub or subshrub found in the wild across northern and western North America, from Alberta to California and as far east as Wyoming. Alpine Wintergreen (Latin: Gaultheria humifusa) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Alpine Wintergreen is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Alpine Wintergreen is a member native to ABT, BRC, CAL, COL, IDA, and MNT. Alpine Wintergreen thrives in partial sun to full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Alpine Wintergreen grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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