Ericaceae FAMILY

Gaultheria hispida

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

1/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Gaultheria hispida is an evergreen shrub, usually growing 60 - 90cm tall but occasionally reaching 200cm[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeAustralia - Tasmania

HabitatMountains; at elevations up to 1,200 metres. Usually found in wet eucalyptus forests in the montane and sub-alpine zone[ 144 Title Wild Food in Australia. Publication Author Cribb. A. B. and J. W. Publisher Fontana Year 1976 ISBN 0-00-634436-4 Description A very good pocket guide. ].