Vaccinium deliciosum
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Summary:
Cascade blueberry, Rainier blueberry, blueleaf huckleberryDescription:
Vaccinium deliciosum is a low-growing shrub, reaching about 15-30 cm in height.The leaves range from 1.5-5 cm in length, with pale green uppers and toothed upper margins. Flowers are pink, 6-7 mm long, turning to glaucous blue berries 6-8 mm in diameter.
Cultural Narrative:
These intensely sweet berries can be eaten fresh, dried, or cooked into a number of dishes.
Location Description:
Vaccinium deliciosum is distributed from British Columbia to northern California with a few isolated populations in Idaho. It is found in open forests, subalpine meadows, and alpine tundra.