Gaultheria hispidula aka Creeping Wintergreen

Gaultheria hispidula, also known as the creeping snowberry or moxie-plum, is a perennial ground-level vine belonging to the Ericaceae family. This fast-growing evergreen shrub is native to North America and thrives in shady positions with abundant sunlight, not more than 3 feet from a window. It produces small white edible berries with a pleasantly acid and refreshing taste, similar to wintergreen. The fruit and leaves can be eaten raw or cooked and can also be made into delicious preserves. The leaves are used to make a tea that has a mild flavor of wintergreen and is said to be superior to china tea. This super rare houseplant requires regular watering and a well-draining soil, and doesn't need added fertilizers if repotted each time it doubles in size. The plant fruits from August to September, and both its leaves and berries have a wintergreen scent and taste. The Micmaq tribes of Newfoundland refer to Gaultheria hispidula as Manna Teaberry.