Gaultheria nummularioides (Carpet Wintergreen)

Gaultheria nummularioides is a low-growing evergreen shrub that forms a dense mat of glossy green leaves. It produces small, bell-shaped white flowers in the summer, followed by red berries that persist throughout the winter. This plant is commonly found in mountainous regions and thrives in acidic soil. It is ideal for groundcover and has a creeping growth habit.