Vaccinium virgatum

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broad-leaved whortleberry

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Other common names

broad-leaved whortleberry, large-cluster blueberry, rabbiteye blueberry, rabbit-eye blueberry, smallflower blueberry, southern black blueberry, twiggy whortleberry

Synonyms

Vaccinium ashei, Vaccinium virgatum var. amoenum

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Ericaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Vaccinium can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and small, bell- or urn-shaped flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible berries
Name Status
Correct