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Gaultheria pyroliifolia, commonly known as Chinese wintergreen or yizhi, is a deciduous shrub native to the mountainous regions of China South-Central, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, and Tibet. Gaultheria pyroliifolia (Latin: Gaultheria pyroliifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Gaultheria pyroliifolia 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 pyroliifolia is a member native to CHC, EHM, MYA, NEP, and CHT. Gaultheria pyroliifolia thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist, light (sandy) or medium soil.
Gaultheria pyroliifolia grows best in USDA zone 5-9, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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