Vaccinium deliciosum Alpine blueberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Vaccinium deliciosum
Alpine blueberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Vaccinium deliciosum plant species is found in Western N. America - Washington and Oregon. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alpine blueberry.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium deliciosum
Common Name:  Alpine blueberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Piper.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Montane regions[60].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[11, 60, 177, 257]. When fully ripe it is sugary sweet with a delightful aroma and a full rich flavour[183]. Best eaten out of hand[183], the fruit can also be dried for later use[257]. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter[200].

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