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Wintergreen
Description: Wintergreen is low-growing, typically reaching 10–15 cm tall. The leaves are evergreen, elliptic to ovate, 2–5 cm long and 1–2 cm broad, with a distinct oil of wintergreen scent. The flowers are bell-shaped, 6–8 mm long, white, borne solitary or in short racemes. The fruit is an edible red berry 8–15 mm diameter.
Where found: Eastern U.S. and Canada
Use: Wintergreen contains methyl salicylate, which was used by Native Americans to bring down fever and as a pain killer.
