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Gaultheria pumila, commonly known as wintergreen, is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to the southern regions of Chile and Argentina, including the Falkland Islands. Gaultheria pumila (Latin: Gaultheria pumila) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Gaultheria pumila 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 pumila is a member native to AGW, AGS, CLC, CLS, and FAL. Gaultheria pumila thrives in partial sun to full sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that is light (sandy) to medium in texture.
Gaultheria pumila 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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