Other common names:
Common Bearberry, Kinnikinick, Sandberry Other scientific names: Arbutus uva-ursi, Uva-ursi uva-ursi French names:
Arctostaphyle raisin-d'ours Family: Heath Family (Ericaceae) Group: Bearberries Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub Flowers: Spring, Summer; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Simple, Entire Habitat: Forests Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 198 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: uva-ursi: "bear grape" For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers
, Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
166 photographs available, of which 11 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
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