Arctous is a genus of flowering plants referred to by the common name "bearberry",[1] a name sometimes shared with certain species of the related genus Arctostaphylos, in particular, A. uva-ursi.

Although the two genera are related, certain characters, such as deciduous, marcescent leaves, rugose-reticulate venation, and finely-toothed leaves are more typical of Arctous than Arctostaphylos.

Three species are accepted.

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