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Labrador Tea vs Northern Gooseberry
Rhododendron groenlandicum (Ledum groenlandicum)
Ribes oxyacanthoides
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Labrador Tea is slow-growing evergreen shrub native to the boreal forests of Canada.
It thrives in wet, swampy conditions.
Labrador Tea has narrow, leathery, dark green leaves, topped by a cluster of white flowers in the spring. It is a perfect ornamental shrub for boggy, wet areas of your property.
Northern Gooseberry is a small, ornamental quality native shrub with prickly stems. You can plant it anywhere you'd plant Prickly Rose or Common Wild Rose, such as your yard.
Most people find Northern Gooseberry berries a bit tart for significant fresh eating but they are good for baking, wine or jam.
Labrador Tea Quick Facts
Northern Gooseberry Quick Facts
Toxicity: slightly toxic if ingested