Vaccinium corymbosum High-bush blueberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Vaccinium corymbosum
High-bush blueberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Vaccinium corymbosum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Quebec and south to Florida.. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as High-bush blueberry.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium corymbosum
Common Name:  High-bush blueberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Swamps, low wet woods, pine barrens and dry uplands[43].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 3, 43, 62, 161]. It is usually sweet and juicy, though the flavour can be variable[11]. It can be used in pies, pastries, cereals, jellies etc[183]. The fruit can also be dried and used like raisins[183]. The fruit is rich in vitamin C[201]. The fruit is about 15mm in diameter[200]. A tea is made from the leaves and dried fruit[101].

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