Vaccinium arctostophylos Caucasian whortleberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Vaccinium arctostophylos
Caucasian whortleberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Vaccinium arctostophylos plant species is found in Europe - E. Mediterranean to W. Asia. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Caucasian whortleberry.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium arctostophylos
Common Name:  Caucasian whortleberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Mountain slopes, fir/spruce or fir/beech woods, rhododendron thickets, occasionally in oak forests and near the timber line in stands of birch and occasionally of pine[74].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[177]. The fruit is juicy with a slightly acid flavour, it makes an acceptable fruit to nibble on, though it is nothing special[K]. The fruit is usually produced abundantly when the plant is well sited[K]. The pear-shaped fruit is small, about 8 - 10mm in size[183]. The leaves are a tea substitute[183].

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