Vaccinium stamineum

A useful wildlife food source. Found on ridges and tops of slopes, in thin, usually acidic soils. Colony forming. A key to northeastern Vaccinium can be found in Go Botany at this link. 

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Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
deer berry
huckleberry
Type: 
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Moisture: 
Moist
Light: 
Part Sun
Soil: 
Rocky/Stony
Well-drained

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