Vaccinium caespitosum Dwarf bilberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Vaccinium caespitosum
Dwarf bilberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Vaccinium caespitosum plant species is found in Northern and Western N. America - Alaska to California. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dwarf bilberry.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium caespitosum
Common Name:  Dwarf bilberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rocky or gravelly banks in open woods or alpine scrub[43, 184].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 3, 85, 101]. Sweet[11, 182]. The fruit can be eaten raw, used in pies, preserves etc, or can be dried for later use[257]. A reasonable source of vitamin C[257]. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter[200]. A tea is made from the leaves and dried fruits[101].

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