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Partridgeberry

Mitchella repens

CommonPlant
Illustration of Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens)

Partridgeberry is a tiny, mat-forming evergreen vine of eastern forest floors, producing paired white tubular flowers and bright red berries. Each berry is formed from two fused flowers, and both flowers must be pollinated for the berry to develop. The berries persist through winter and are eaten by grouse, wild turkeys, and other wildlife.

Habitat
Shaded, acidic forest floors across eastern and central North America
Diet
Berries eaten by grouse, wild turkey, chipmunks, and foxes
How common
Common

Best time to see a Partridgeberry

The best time to see a Partridgeberry is February–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 67,794 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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