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Red Huckleberry

Vaccinium parvifolium

The Red Huckleberry is a small shrub that grows bright red berries. These tasty berries are loved by birds and people alike, making it a fun plant to discover in the wild!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Red Huckleberry is a slender shrub with bright green, oval leaves that often appear somewhat flattened. Its distinctive feature is its small, translucent, ruby-red berries hanging like tiny jewels from the branches, contrasting with the vibrant foliage.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyEricaceaeGenusVaccinium
Red Huckleberry
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Red Huckleberry

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Indigenous peoples traditionally used these berries for food and medicine for centuries!

Its leaves turn fiery red and orange in the fall before dropping off!

The tiny red berries are super juicy, bursting with a tart, sweet flavor!

This plant can grow on old mossy logs and even high up in trees!

Special abilities

Ability

Sprout Back Power

Red Huckleberry can regrow quickly after fires or damage, thanks to its tough underground stems.

Ability

Tree Hugger

Red Huckleberry can sometimes grow on mossy logs or tree trunks, absorbing nutrients from decaying matter.

Ability

Forest Floor Finder

Red Huckleberry has adapted to thrive in the dim light of dense forests, growing where many others can't.

Measurements & details

Height
50-400 cm
Spread
50-200 cm
Flower Size
0.4-0.6 cm
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Early Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eats

American Black Bear

Ursus americanus

eats its sweet, tart berries.

eats

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

feasts on the small red fruit.

pollinates

Yellow-faced Bumblebee

Bombus vosnesenskii

collects nectar and pollen from flowers.

eats

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

browses on its leaves and twigs.

Traits

Also known as

Huckleberry

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before eating any berries you find in nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Red Huckleberry?

50-400 cm

How wide does Red Huckleberry spread?

50-200 cm

How big are the flowers on Red Huckleberry?

0.4-0.6 cm

When does Red Huckleberry bloom?

Late Spring to Early Summer

Is Red Huckleberry edible?

Yes

Is Red Huckleberry toxic?

None

What is Red Huckleberry's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Red Huckleberry pollinated?

Insect

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