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Mitchella repens
Partridge Berry
| Family |
| Rubiaceae |
| Genus |
| Mitchella |
| Species |
| repens |
| Category |
| Woody |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3 - 8 |
| Height |
| 0 - 7 cm |
| Spread |
| 15 - 30 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| This plant yeilds one berry for every pair of flowers. The berries are edible but do not have a distinct taste. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Leaf Description |
| Round or oval shaped glossy leaves, that are dark green with whitish veins along the stems. |
| Flower Description |
| Funnel-shaped white flowers with a touch of pink. |
| Fruit Description |
| Red berries. |
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