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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

(L.) Spreng.

Bearberry

G5Secure Found in 297 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G5SecureGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.139183
Element CodePDERI041J0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderEricales
FamilyEricaceae
GenusArctostaphylos
Other Common Names
Common Bearberry (EN) Kinnikinnick (OTHER) kinnikinnick (EN) Raisin d'ours (FR)
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Conservation Status
Rank MethodExpertise without calculation
Review Date2016-05-16
Change Date1991-02-25
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (2)
United StatesN5
ProvinceRankNative
WashingtonSNRYes
OhioSHYes
IndianaS3Yes
South DakotaSNRYes
New YorkS5Yes
IllinoisS1Yes
New MexicoS5Yes
MassachusettsSNRYes
MarylandS1Yes
MontanaS5Yes
NevadaSUYes
AlaskaSNRYes
IowaS1Yes
PennsylvaniaS1Yes
ConnecticutSNRYes
WyomingS4Yes
OregonSNRYes
MaineSNRYes
VirginiaS1Yes
New HampshireSNRYes
IdahoSNRYes
Rhode IslandSNRYes
UtahSNRYes
VermontS3Yes
WisconsinSNRYes
NebraskaS1Yes
West VirginiaS1Yes
CaliforniaSNRYes
MichiganSNRYes
MinnesotaSNRYes
Navajo NationS3Yes
ColoradoS4Yes
North DakotaSNRYes
ArizonaS3Yes
New JerseyS5Yes
DelawareSXYes
CanadaN5
ProvinceRankNative
Northwest TerritoriesS5Yes
Yukon TerritoryS5Yes
Island of NewfoundlandS4Yes
NunavutS3Yes
ManitobaS5Yes
New BrunswickS4Yes
AlbertaS5Yes
Prince Edward IslandS3Yes
British ColumbiaS5Yes
QuebecS5Yes
OntarioS5Yes
Nova ScotiaS4Yes
SaskatchewanS5Yes
LabradorS3Yes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (297)
Alaska (13)
AreaForestAcres
Boston BarChugach National Forest53,617
ChichagofTongass National Forest555,858
Chilkat-West Lynn CanalTongass National Forest199,772
College FiordChugach National Forest1,130,818
Johnson PassChugach National Forest152,508
Juneau-Skagway IcefieldTongass National Forest1,187,268
KekuTongass National Forest10,869
Kenai LakeChugach National Forest213,172
Kenai MountainsChugach National Forest306,600
ResurrectionChugach National Forest224,615
RhineTongass National Forest23,010
Roaded DonutChugach National Forest968
Twenty MileChugach National Forest198,775
California (1)
AreaForestAcres
KellySix Rivers National Forest5,195
Colorado (7)
AreaForestAcres
Bristol HeadRio Grande NF46,087
Comanche Peak Adjacent AreaArapaho & Roosevelt NFs44,158
Dome PeakRoutt NF35,716
HermosaSan Juan NF148,103
Pole Mountain / Finger MesaRio Grande NF43,863
San MiguelSan Juan NF64,263
Storm PeakSan Juan NF57,617
Idaho (15)
AreaForestAcres
Bear CreekCaribou-Targhee National Forest118,582
Bighorn - WeitasNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest254,845
Borah PeakSalmon-Challis National Forest130,463
Boulder - White CloudsSalmon-Challis National Forest139,297
Boulder - White CloudsSawtooth National Forest322,653
HoodooNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest153,868
Italian PeakCaribou-Targhee National Forest141,158
NeedlesPayette National Forest131,279
North Lochsa SlopeNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest117,662
PalisadesCaribou-Targhee National Forest122,002
Peace RockBoise National Forest191,734
Pioneer MountainsSalmon-Challis National Forest172,460
Pioneer MountainsSawtooth National Forest119,563
SeceshPayette National Forest248,088
West Meadow CreekNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest115,949
Michigan (1)
AreaForestAcres
Government IslandHiawatha National Forest225
Minnesota (7)
AreaForestAcres
Baker - Homer - Brule LakesSuperior National Forest6,712
Brule Lake - Eagle MountainSuperior National Forest12,380
Cabin CreekSuperior National Forest6,071
Hegman LakesSuperior National Forest675
Kawishiwi Lake To SawbillSuperior National Forest15,305
Mississippi CreekSuperior National Forest5,717
Wood LakeSuperior National Forest596
Montana (84)
AreaForestAcres
Allan Mountain (01946)Bitterroot National Forest104,184
Anaconda HillHelena National Forest18,546
Anderson MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest31,501
Basin CreekBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest9,500
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLewis and Clark National Forest344,022
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanHelena National Forest51,360
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLolo National Forest118,485
Big BaldyLewis and Clark National Forest43,135
Big LogHelena National Forest8,954
Big Snowy Mountains WsaLewis and Clark National Forest88,003
Blue Joint (mwsa) (01941)Bitterroot National Forest64,764
Bmss Ra 1485Flathead National Forest334,275
BridgerGallatin National Forest45,059
Buckhorn Ridge (MT)Kootenai National Forest34,716
Burnt MountainCuster National Forest10,698
Cabin Creek Wildlife Management Area OcdGallatin National Forest35,048
Cabinet Face East #671Kootenai National Forest50,326
Call MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest8,796
CataractKootenai National Forest25,446
Clear CreekLolo National Forest5,538
Coal Ridge Ra 1127Flathead National Forest15,429
Cube Iron - SilcoxLolo National Forest36,998
Deadhorse Ridge Ra 1128Flathead National Forest23,648
East PioneerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest145,082
Electric PeakHelena National Forest27,872
ElkhornHelena National Forest75,468
Flagstaff Mountain #690Kootenai National Forest11,114
FleecerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest31,585
Fred BurrBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest5,814
Freezeout MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest97,305
Galena #677Kootenai National Forest19,300
Gallatin FringeGallatin National Forest51,571
Gold Hill #668Kootenai National Forest6,455
Government Mountain #673Kootenai National Forest10,090
HoodooLolo National Forest105,162
Hyalite - Porcupine - Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study AreaGallatin National Forest143,991
Italian PeakBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest90,401
Jerico MountainHelena National Forest8,445
Lazyman GulchHelena National Forest11,614
Lebeau RA 1507Flathead National Forest5,450
Line Creek PlateauCuster National Forest24,825
Lolo CreekLolo National Forest14,335
MadisonGallatin National Forest127,859
Marble PointLolo National Forest12,581
Marston Face # 172Kootenai National Forest9,098
Mcgregor - ThompsonLolo National Forest27,211
Middle Fork Judith WsaLewis and Clark National Forest81,131
Middle Mtn. / Tobacco RootsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest96,487
Mt. BushnellLolo National Forest41,798
Mt. Gmt Area HCuster National Forest1,335
Mt. Hefty Ra 1481Flathead National Forest12,938
Nevada MountainHelena National Forest50,135
North AbsarokaGallatin National Forest159,075
North AbsarokaCuster National Forest21,063
North Big HoleBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest52,227
North SiegelLolo National Forest9,208
O'Neil CreekBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest6,279
Patricks Knob - North CutoffLolo National Forest16,970
Petty MountainLolo National Forest16,178
Pilgrim CreekLewis and Clark National Forest44,608
PotosiBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest5,194
Proposed Line Creek PrnaCuster National Forest389
QuiggLolo National Forest67,267
Red Lodge Creek HellroaringCuster National Forest17,210
Republic MountainGallatin National Forest836
Reservation DivideLolo National Forest16,908
Rock CreekCuster National Forest100
Roderick #684Kootenai National Forest29,677
Saddle Mountain #168Kootenai National Forest14,675
SapphireBitterroot National Forest43,303
SapphiresBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest66,619
Scotchman Peaks (MT)Kootenai National Forest53,909
Selway - Bitterroot (01067)Bitterroot National Forest114,953
Sheep Mountain - StatelineLolo National Forest37,844
Silver KingBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest64,289
Silver KingLolo National Forest12,816
South Siegel - South CutoffLolo National Forest13,474
Stony MountainBitterroot National Forest44,057
Tash PeakBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest61,312
West Big HoleBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest133,563
West Fork Yaak #694Kootenai National Forest8,237
West PioneerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest248,631
Willard Estelle #173Kootenai National Forest3,714
Zulu #166Kootenai National Forest10,010
Nevada (1)
AreaForestAcres
Ruby - Lamoille CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest32,771
New Hampshire (3)
AreaForestAcres
PemigewassetWhite Mountain National Forest32,255
Pemigewasset ExtWhite Mountain National Forest15,840
Wild RiverWhite Mountain National Forest46,878
New Mexico (27)
AreaForestAcres
Alamo CanyonSanta Fe National Forest8,639
Apache Kid ContiguousCibola National Forest67,542
Bear MountainSanta Fe National Forest1,387
Black CanyonSanta Fe National Forest1,922
Canones CreekSanta Fe National Forest3,938
Columbine - Hondo Wilderness Study AreaCarson National Forest43,739
Comales CanyonCarson National Forest4,389
GallinasSanta Fe National Forest13,208
Grass MountainSanta Fe National Forest3,254
Guaje CanyonSanta Fe National Forest6,104
Holy GhostSanta Fe National Forest2,352
Jacks CreekSanta Fe National Forest740
Juan de Gabaldon GrantSanta Fe National Forest8,023
Latir PeakCarson National Forest3,573
Little TesuqueSanta Fe National Forest815
Nichols ReservoirSanta Fe National Forest1,518
PecosCarson National Forest13,436
Pecos WS RiverSanta Fe National Forest5,396
PolvaderaSanta Fe National Forest2,487
Pueblo MesaSanta Fe National Forest3,540
RendijaSanta Fe National Forest2,176
San Pedro ParksSanta Fe National Forest5,824
Tesuque CreekSanta Fe National Forest810
Thompson PeakSanta Fe National Forest33,001
Valle Del ToroSanta Fe National Forest1,862
Virgin CanyonSanta Fe National Forest6,068
Wheeler Peak WildernessCarson National Forest2,677
Oregon (27)
AreaForestAcres
AntlerFremont National Forest5,498
Buck CreekFremont National Forest9,887
Bull Of The WoodsMt. Hood National Forest8,843
EagleMt. Hood National Forest16,841
FairviewUmpqua National Forest7,417
HellholeUmatilla National Forest65,679
Horseshoe RidgeUmatilla National Forest5,996
Hurricane CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest1,606
Joseph CanyonWallowa-Whitman National Forest24,288
LarchMt. Hood National Forest12,961
Little SheepWallowa-Whitman National Forest5,238
Maiden PeakWillamette National Forest9,627
Mt. EmilyWallowa-Whitman National Forest8,421
Mt. JeffersonDeschutes National Forest2,282
Mt. BaileyUmpqua National Forest18,401
Mt. Hood AdditionsMt. Hood National Forest13,061
Opal CreekWillamette National Forest5,417
Salmon - HuckleberryMt. Hood National Forest17,570
Sky Lakes AWinema National Forest3,940
South Fork - TowerUmatilla National Forest16,570
TahkenitchSiuslaw National Forest5,799
TenmileSiuslaw National Forest10,818
Twin LakesMt. Hood National Forest6,055
Umpqua SpitSiuslaw National Forest2,090
Waldo - FujiWillamette National Forest15,273
Waldo - LakeWillamette National Forest2,993
WoahinkSiuslaw National Forest5,309
South Dakota (1)
AreaForestAcres
Indian CreekBuffalo Gap National Grassland24,666
Texas (1)
AreaForestAcres
Big CreekNational Forests in Texas1,447
Utah (11)
AreaForestAcres
0401001Ashley National Forest11,705
0401005Ashley National Forest38,930
0419020Ashley National Forest355,684
418040Uinta National Forest1,702
Boulger - Black CanyonManti-Lasal National Forest23,286
Fishlake MountainFishlake National Forest25,217
High Uintas (UT)Wasatch-Cache National Forest102,398
LakesWasatch-Cache National Forest121,967
Muddy Creek - Nelson Mt.Manti-Lasal National Forest59,034
Table Cliffs - Henderson CanyonDixie National Forest19,581
Twin PeaksWasatch-Cache National Forest6,157
Washington (56)
AreaForestAcres
Alpine Lakes Adj.Wenatchee National Forest57,104
Asotin CreekUmatilla National Forest16,433
BackboneGifford Pinchot National Forest1,201
Bald SnowColville National Forest23,198
BangsColville National Forest3,746
Big Lava BedGifford Pinchot National Forest19,043
Bodie MountainColville National Forest2,467
Boulder RiverMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest32,563
BourbonGifford Pinchot National Forest4,512
Canyon CreekWenatchee National Forest7,983
ChelanWenatchee National Forest74,650
Clackamas MountainOkanogan National Forest12,478
Cougar MountainColville National Forest4,525
Devils GulchWenatchee National Forest24,419
EntiatWenatchee National Forest72,617
Glacier Peak BMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest19,328
Glacier Peak JMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest26,482
Glacier Peak LMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest14,084
Granite MountainOkanogan National Forest27,428
Grassy TopColville National Forest10,302
Green MountainOlympic National Forest4,617
Heather LakeWenatchee National Forest10,628
HoodooColville National Forest7,142
Jackson CreekColville National Forest3,003
Jefferson RidgeOlympic National Forest6,512
Jupiter RidgeOlympic National Forest10,148
Liberty BellOkanogan National Forest108,495
LightningOlympic National Forest7,179
Lion RockWenatchee National Forest4,692
Long SwampOkanogan National Forest66,344
Madison CreekOlympic National Forest1,223
Mt. Baker MaMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest24,847
Mt. Baker Noisy - DiobsudMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest56,039
Mt. Baker NorthMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest16,873
Mt. Baker WestMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest25,390
Mt. BaldyOlympic National Forest3,557
Mt. BonaparteOkanogan National Forest10,891
Mt. ZionOlympic National Forest3,544
Nason RidgeWenatchee National Forest19,329
Norse PeakWenatchee National Forest10,169
Pasayten RimOkanogan National Forest17,074
PressentinMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest14,545
ProfanityColville National Forest28,944
QuilceneOlympic National Forest18,656
Rock CreekWenatchee National Forest32,239
Salmo - Priest BColville National Forest11,869
SawtoothOkanogan National Forest122,194
Silver StarGifford Pinchot National Forest7,779
South HuckleberryColville National Forest10,117
Stormy Mtn.Wenatchee National Forest32,612
TeanawayWenatchee National Forest72,849
ThirteenmileColville National Forest12,294
TiffanyOkanogan National Forest22,045
Twin LakesWenatchee National Forest22,496
Twin SistersColville National Forest13,051
Upper SkokomishOlympic National Forest9,311
Wyoming (42)
AreaForestAcres
Bear RocksBighorn National Forest25,023
Beartooth Proposed WildernessShoshone National Forest16,837
Buffalo PeakMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest17,560
Canyon CreekShoshone National Forest7,530
Cloud Peak ContiguousBighorn National Forest113,757
French CreekMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest5,928
Grayback RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest295,113
Grommund CreekBighorn National Forest12,089
Gros Ventre MountainsBridger-Teton National Forest106,418
Horse Creek MesaBighorn National Forest77,808
Laramie PeakMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest28,608
Leigh CreekBighorn National Forest19,180
Libby FlatsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest11,107
Little BighornBighorn National Forest133,949
Little Popo AgieShoshone National Forest8,333
Middle ForkShoshone National Forest51,772
Middle ForkMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest13,238
Mosquito Lake - Seven LakesBridger-Teton National Forest51,950
PalisadesTarghee National Forest1,121
Pass CreekShoshone National Forest6,172
Phillips RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest10,108
Piney CreekBighorn National Forest22,240
Platte River AdditionMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest7,962
ReefShoshone National Forest16,817
Rock CreekBighorn National Forest48,657
Rock CreekMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest18,874
Savage Run AdditionMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest2,368
Sheep MountainMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest17,626
Sibley LakeBighorn National Forest10,367
Sleeping GiantShoshone National Forest5,176
Snowy RangeMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest29,660
South Beartooth HighwayShoshone National Forest105,570
South ForkShoshone National Forest64,903
Spread Creek - Gros Ventre RiverBridger-Teton National Forest166,097
Sulphur CreekShoshone National Forest30,221
Teton Corridor TrailheadsBridger-Teton National Forest286
Walker PrairieBighorn National Forest62,434
Wapiti Valley NorthShoshone National Forest18,345
West DunoirShoshone National Forest2,542
West Slope TetonsTarghee National Forest47,448
West Slope WindsBridger-Teton National Forest143,252
Wilderness Study AreaTarghee National Forest51,961
References (2)
  1. Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
  2. Lamont, S.M. No date. Card file on ethnobotany and uses of plants native to the prairies and forests of SK and adjacent territories.