Partridge Berry
Mitchella repens
White or pinkish flowers 1/2" long, in pairs at the ends of branches. A trailing plant with roundish, shining evergreen leaves 1" long. Fruit a scarlet, edible berry.
Distribution: Usually found in the woods.
Uses: Contemporary uses in female reproductive disorders also include tonic treatment for infertility and menstrual cramps. Some other uses of partridgeberry involve its use in urinary tract disorders; it can give ease in urinary tract infections, interstitial cystitis, and BPH as a diuretic and astringent.