Disterigma microphyllum

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The branches are 2 m long and hang down. The bark cracks in long strips. The leaves have fine wrinkles and are narrowly oval and 4-8 mm long by 2-5 mm wide. The fruit is a berry 5-6 mm across and white and lets light through.

Where it is found

It is a cold temperate plant. It grows between 1,830-3,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Russia, Siberia, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Vaccinium uliginosum subsp. microphyllum Lange;