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The berries are edible and are often used for jams, wines, and medicinal teas, while the roots have been historically used by First Nations for dyes and remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC Native Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517592109112,"sku":null,"price":0.01,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7960\/8376\/files\/Oregon-Grape-flowers.jpg?v=1756606245"},{"product_id":"kinnikinnick","title":"Kinnikinnick aka 'Bearberry'","description":"","brand":"BC Native Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517592141880,"sku":null,"price":0.01,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/7960\/8376\/files\/Kinnikinnick_-_MG.webp?v=1762708471"},{"product_id":"california-oatgrass-danthonia-californica","title":"California Oatgrass (Danthonia californica)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hardy, native, perennial bunchgrass found across western North America that tolerates a wide range of conditions. 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