Salal

SALAL (Gaultheria shallon) a member of the heather family (Ericaceae) is one of the most common shrubs in BC's coastal forests, in places forming a dense ground cover. It is characterized by evergreen leathery leaves and, from May to July, small, pinkish bell- or urn-shaped flowers. The deep blue berries were used extensively by FIRST NATIONS people, either eaten fresh, boiled into a syrup or dried in cakes. Today, many people make jam from them. Branches are harvested commercially for use in...

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