Scientific Name:
Kingdom: Plantae
Division:
Class: Dicoteldonae (two seed-leaves) Family: Ericaceae (Heath Family)
Genera: Arctostaphylos (Bearberry) (Gik. arcto=bear + staphyle=berry; referring to the fact that bears enjoy these berries)
Species: rubra (Lat. ruber=red; referring to the colour of the berries) English Name(s):
Red Bearberry,
First Nation Names:
dzhii ndee' (Gwichya), shin jak (Teetl'it)
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