Question: Hi, I observed this plant underneath a pine forest with mixed hardwoods. I think it's bearberry but not sure. I …
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Question
Hi, I observed this plant underneath a pine forest with mixed hardwoods. I think it's bearberry but not sure. I know it resembles wintergreen but it's definitely not. Thank you (Rhode Island)
Answer
Dear NNEL, your plant is indeed Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (red bearberry). You should be able to observe trailing stems from which the leaves originate from as a way to confirm the identification. This plant is often found in open or partially open sites, though it sometimes is found within forests and woodlands.
