Vaccinium cordifolium
(Mart. et Gal.) Hemsl.
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Ericaceae family with small opposite leaves (2.5-8 cm long by 2-3.5 cm wide) and edible berries.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
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 cordifolium
Vaccinium cordifolium
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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 cordifolium: Low woody shrub, berries in clusters with crown/remnant calyx ring, sweet taste.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Granicillo
References (1)
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793 (Also as Vaccinium matudae)
