Vaccinium angustifolium f. leucocarpum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVaccinium angustifolium, commonly known as the wild lowbush blueberry, is a species of blueberry native to eastern and central Canada and the northeastern United States. It is the most common commercially used wild blueberry and is considered the "low sweet" berry.
Description
A shrub in the Ericaceae family found in temperate regions, producing edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Deadly Nightshade
Atropa belladonna
Joan Simon from Barcelona, España
Vaccinium angustifolium f. leucocarpum
Vaccinium angustifolium f. leucocarpum
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Deadly Nightshade: Tall herbaceous plant (1-2m), single shiny black cherry-sized berries, star-shaped calyx, large oval leaves, sweet but dangerous taste.
Vaccinium angustifolium f. leucocarpum: Low woody shrub, berries in clusters with crown/remnant calyx ring, sweet taste.
References (1)
- John, L., & Stevenson, V., 1979, The Complete Book of Fruit. Angus & Robertson p 84
