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Dangleberry, Tangleberry, Blue tengle, Dwarf huckberry
Gaylussacia frondosa

Family: Ericaceae


What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The stems are long and arching. The flowers are small and pinkish-green. The fruit are large, bluish and rather acid.

There are about 42 Gaylussacia species in tropical America.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America (country/location of origin), USA


How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten raw. They are also used in puddings, fruit salads and jellies.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Vaccinium frondosum L.;