Uva Ursi
Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Family Name: Ericaceae
Plant Description: Low evergreen shrub with red berries and leathery leaves
Ecosystem: Alpine and subalpine woods, dry forests
Size: 10–20 cm
Shape: Spreading groundcover
Geographical Origin: Northern Hemisphere
Current Distribution: North America, Europe, Asia
Flower Shapes and Colours: Small, pink urn-shaped flowers
Seed Types and Size: Red berries with small seeds
Uses: Urinary tract support
Parts Used: Leaves
Medicinal Uses: Antibacterial for urinary infections
Planetary Influences: Saturn
Metaphysical Uses: Resilience, endurance
Elemental Association: Earth