What is another word for alpine bearberry?
Pronunciation: [ˈalpa͡ɪn bˈe͡əbəɹi] (IPA) 
Alpine bearberry, also known as sandberry, is a type of low-growing shrub commonly found in alpine and subalpine areas. It produces small red berries that are edible and high in vitamin C. Other synonyms for alpine bearberry include mountain bearberry, kinnikinnick, bearberry, and crowberry. Mountain bearberry is often used interchangeably with alpine bearberry, while kinnikinnick and bearberry refer to similar species. Crowberry, on the other hand, is a unique species of shrub that is often found in similar habitats as alpine bearberry. Regardless of the name, these small shrubs play an important ecological role in mountain ecosystems and are a valuable food source for wildlife.
