Gaultheria procumbens is commonly known as Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, boxberry, and American wintergreen. 1

Gaultheria procumbens (teaberry) in Linville Gorge. (Photo: William Faulkner)
Photo: William Faulkner
Gaultheria procumbens (teaberry) in Linville Gorge. (Photo: Kevin Massey)
Photo: Kevin Massey
Gaultheria procumbens (eastern teaberry) in Linville Gorge. (Photo: Kevin Massey)
Photo: Kevin Massey
Gaultheria procumbens (teaberry) in Linville Gorge. (Photo: Kevin Massey)
Photo: Kevin Massey
Gaultheria procumbens (teaberry) in Linville Gorge.  (Photo: Kevin Massey)
Photo: Kevin Massey

 

Synonyms

The accepted scientific name is Gaultheria procumbens, with synonyms including: 2

  • Brossaea procumbens
  • Gaultheria humilis
  • Gaultheria repens
  • Gautiera procumbens

Reference

  1. Wikipedia: Gaultheria procumbens
  2. The Plant List: Gaultheria procumbens

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