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Vaccinium alaskensis Alaska blueberry Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Vaccinium alaskensis plant species is found in Western N. America - Oregon to Alaska. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alaska blueberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. ovalifolium. non Smith. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Vaccinium alaskensis Common Name: Alaska blueberry Family: Ericaceae Author: Howell. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1.8 Mature Width: Habitat: Coastal woods and in the Cascades[60].
Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[172]. Rather acidic with a watery taste[256]. The North American Indians would often dry the fruit for use in winter[256].
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