Vaccinium ovatum Evergreen huckleberry (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Vaccinium ovatum
Evergreen huckleberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Vaccinium ovatum plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Evergreen huckleberry.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium ovatum
Common Name:  Evergreen huckleberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry slopes and sandy heathy places from near the sea to 800 metres[184].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw, cooked or dried for later use[3, 101, 105, 118, 183, 257]. Somewhat sweet but slightly dry[183, 256]. The fruit is quite palatable but is nothing special[K]. A strong flavour, they are usually cooked in pies, preserves etc[177, 183]. The fruit will often hang on the bush until early winter[256]. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter[200]. A tea is made from the leaves and dried fruit[101].

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