Vaccinium dentatum
Sm.
Ohelo
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Description
A sprawling shrub. It can grow 30-200 cm tall. The fruit is bright red and 8-10 mm across. There are several small seeds.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet forests.
Where It Grows
Hawaii, Pacific,
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
Ohelo
Vaccinium dentatum
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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.
Ohelo: Low woody shrub, berries in clusters with crown/remnant calyx ring, sweet taste.
References (1)
- Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info.
