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Wintergreen ( Gaultheria procumbens, Ericaceae) is a woodland plant with red berries, white flowerA flower is the reproductive organ of those plants classified as angiosperms ( flowering plants; Division Magnoliophyta). The function of a flower is to produce seeds through sexual reproduction''. For the higher plants, seeds are the next generation, ands and evergreen leaves. Its leaves contain methyl salicylateMethyl salicylate (also known as betula oil, oil of wintergreen methyl ester) ( chemical formula CH(HO)COOCH) is the natural extract of wintergreen. Structurally, it is methylated salicylic acid. It is used as a flavoring and as an ingredient in deep heat, an esterFor the Biblical Ester, see Esther. For the town, see Ester, Alaska. In organic chemistry and biochemistry esters are substances that have the functional group R´-COOR" (the carbon is double-bonded to one oxygen atom and single-bonded to another) and cons related to aspirinAspirin or acetylsalicylic acid is a drug in the family of salicylates, often used as an analgesic (against minor pains and aches), antipyretic (against fever), and anti- inflammatory. It has also an anticoagulant (blood thinning) effect and is used in lo, with a characteristic medicinal smell and painkilling properties.

Synonyms: teaberry, boxberry, checkerberry.