Vaccinium haematinum
Standl et Steyem
Ericaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical herb in the heath family (Ericaceae).
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
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
Deadly Nightshade
Atropa belladonna
Joan Simon from Barcelona, España
Safe
Vaccinium haematinum
Vaccinium haematinum
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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 haematinum: Low woody shrub, berries in clusters with crown/remnant calyx ring, sweet taste.
Also Known As
Arandano
References (1)
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
