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Bearberry Berries (Arctostaphylos spp.) in Nova Scotia Northern Bushcraft

Bearberry

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  • berries have thick skin and a mealy taste.
  • berries can be dried for storage.
  • dried berries can be ground and cooked into a porridge.
  • dried berries can be popped when fried in grease over low flame.
  • the variety in Nova Scotia is Common bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi).
  • grows in dry open woods and gravelly or sandy soils in arctic and alpine regions.
  • warning: may cause nausea or constipation if eaten in quantity.
  • warning: prolonged use may case stomach and liver problems and should be avoided by children and pregnant or breast-feeding women.
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Related topics: Edible Plants of NS - Edible Berries of NS - Edible Mushrooms of NS
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