Western prince's pine is a shrub commonly found in North America, also known as creeping snowberry or bearberry. Its scientific name is Gaultheria shallon, and it is part of the Ericaceae family. Other synonyms for Western prince's pine may include Shallon, Salal, or Lemonleaf. Its leaves and berries have been utilized by indigenous communities for medicinal purposes, and its berries can also be consumed raw or used to make jams and jellies. The plant's small, delicate flowers bloom in the summer months, and it prefers to grow in shaded areas. Despite its name, Western prince's pine is not a pine tree and has no relation to pine species.
