The Heath Family Shrub is a group of plants that includes Salal (Gaultheria shallon) and ERICA (Ericaceae). Salal is an evergreen shrub native to western North America, with leathery leaves and edible berries. ERICA is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae, which includes heaths, heathers, and rhododendrons. Both Salal and ERICA are popular ornamental plants, often used in landscaping and gardening.