False huckleberry, Fool's huckleberry, Rusty leaf
Menziesia ferruginea
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A small spreading shrub. It grows 50 cm high and spreads 1.5 m wide. The young stems are downy. The leaves are downy and have teeth along the edge. The leaves upper surface has a rusty coating. The flowers are pale yellow or pink.
There are 7 Menziesia species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 6-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Britain, Canada, Europe, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves