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kinnikinnick
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: IA (bearberry), IL (bearberry), IN (bearberry), OH
Kinnikinnick (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Kinnikinnick, also known as Bearberry, is a plant with a rich history and diverse uses. Its name, derived from an Algonquin word, signifies "smoking mixture" and reflects its traditional use by Native Americans as a tobacco substitute.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces bright red berries that may be attractive to some pets.
Considerations for Children
- This plant produces bright red berries that may be attractive to some children.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
- Common Names: Kinnikinnick, Bearberry, Pinemat Manzanita, Carillo, Mealberry, Mountain Box, Mountain Cranberry, Sandberry, Sagackhomi, Bear’s Berry
- Family: Heather Family
Distribution and Habitat
- Kinnikinnick is described as a shrub of northern climes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a low-creeping, prostrate shrub with somewhat stoloniferous rooting stems.
- The plant features glossy leaves that remain green throughout the year.
Ecology
- Several fungi have been associated with leaf spots of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (kinnikinnick or bearberry). Gloeosporium arctostaphyli has been reported.