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Vaccinium Species - Blueberry, Gaylussacia, Huckleberry - Identification & Pictures. Edible & Medicinal Foraging Guide

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Edible Plants & Mushrooms

Vaccinium species

Vaccinium species

  • Scientific Name: Vaccinium species
  • Common Name(s): Blueberry, Gaylussacia, Huckleberry
  • Edible: yes
  • Medicinal: no
  • Parts Used: fruit
  • Logos
    10 Aug, 2008

    Description: These shrubs vary in size from 30 centimeters to 3.7 meters tall. All have alternate, simple leaves. Their fruits may be dark blue, black, or red and have many small seeds.
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    Logos
    10 Aug, 2008

    Habitat and Distribution: These plants prefer open, sunny areas. They are found throughout much of the north temperate regions and at higher elevations in Central America.
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    Logos
    10 Aug, 2008

    Edible Parts: Their fruits are edible raw.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    lebeef143
    8 Feb, 2011

    It has been said that the berry can also be used as a diuretic.
    Current Rating: 0.0000

    Locations Found

    Nova Scotia, Canada

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