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salal

Gaultheria shallon

Worldwide: 57,022 observations
Group: Plants

About

Gaultheria shallon is a leathery-leaved shrub in the heather family (Ericaceae), native to western North America. In English, it is known as salal, shallon, or simply gaultheria in Britain.

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Recent sightings near Vancouver

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Oct 31, 2026Waterfront, Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: Cora_LeeView observation from Oct 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 31, 2026Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: Al SafrataView observation from Oct 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 31, 2026Belcarra, BC, CanadaObserver: Steve AnsellView observation from Oct 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 29, 2026Greater VancouverObserver: ethanchannnnnnnnView observation from Oct 29, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 29, 2026Lulu Island, Richmond, BC, CAObserver: kairuneView observation from Oct 29, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 25, 2026East Mall, Greater Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: bellaserticView observation from Oct 25, 2026 on iNaturalist