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What does salal (Gaultheria shallon) look like and what was it used for?

April 26, 2017Gaultheria look shallon Used

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What does salal (Gaultheria shallon) look like and what was it used for?

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The leaves are oval & evergreen. The flowers are white to pink, urn shape and 5-toothed on a on a loosely flowered stem. The stem is red, glandular and hairy. The fruit is berry-like, hairy and edible. First Nation people used to make syrup and dried cakes to eat in winter months.

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The leaves are oval & evergreen. The flowers are white to pink, urn shape and 5-toothed on a on a loosely flowered stem. The stem is red, glandular and hairy. The fruit is berry-like, hairy and edible. First Nation people used to make syrup and dried cakes to eat in winter months.