Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi. Other Common Names Uva ursi Hogberry Manzanita Kinnikinnik Rockberry Beargrape. Habitat Bearberry is well suited to sub-Arctic zones and may be found at those latitudes worldwide. It is particularly common in Central and Northern Europe, but may also be found growing in the wild in North America as well as isolated … Continue reading Bearberry (Uva-ursi) – Health Benefits and Side Effects