bearberry

Low evergreen shrub

Bearberry is a low-growing evergreen shrub found in northern regions, producing small red berries that bears favor.

The plant spreads across rocky or sandy ground, forming dense mats.

Its leathery leaves have traditional medicinal uses, particularly for urinary ailments.

Bearberry covered the alpine slope.

Opposites
plant growth habit

bearberryredwood

Towering California conifer

sequoia · oak tree · pine tree · Douglas fir · giant sequoia

plant scale/size

bearberryapple tree

Fruit-bearing orchard plant

cherry tree · giant redwood · coconut palm

Family

berry, bearer, berries, bearing, bearish, bearlike

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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G