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Downy swamp blueberry, Black huckleberry
Vaccinium atrococcum

Family: Ericaceae


What it is like

A shrub. The fruit are large and blue-black. They are sweet and juicy. Probably now Vaccinium fuscatum


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The fruitare eaten raw. They are also eaten with sugar and cream and used for jellies, tarts and wines.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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