Mexican blueberry
Vaccinium leucanthum
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub. The young stems are red. The leaves are a light and glossy green. They are paler underneath. The leaves are 4 cm long and 2 cm wide and have pointed tips. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are pink and waxy. The fruit is black. It is 5 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It can grow in temperate places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Britain, Central America, Europe, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
Fruit are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cahuiche, Cahuicho mexicano, Cahuizo, Cuohuihuizoc, Huicapol, Xoxocotzi