Creeping Snowberry Gaultheria hispidula

Other common names: Moxieplum, Snowberry Other scientific names: Chiogenes hispidula, Vaccinium hispidulum French names: Chiogéne hispide Family: Heath Family (Ericaceae) Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub Similar species:   •   Black Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) - Fruits are black. Flowers: Spring, Summer;  White;  4 parts (petals) Leaves: Evergreen Habitat: Forests Edible: Berries are edible; taste mildly of wintergreen. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 128    Shrubs of Ontario: 375    Native/Non-native: Native For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers , Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs: 112 photographs available. Range Map is at the bottom of the page