Sandberry
Scientific Name: Uva Ursi
Other Names: Arberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Bear Grape, Bearberry, Coralillo, Hogberry, Kinnikinnick, Mealberry, Mountain Cranberry, Rockberry
References
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