Wild Blueberry, Deerberry, Squaw huckleberry
Polycodium stamineum

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1.5 m high and spreads 0.9 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves have smooth edges and are covered with small hairs. They change colour in autumn. The flowers are white to cream. They are in sprays. The fruit are greenish-blue berries.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten raw although quality varies. They are better cooked then eaten cold. They can be used for jelly.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Picrococcus stamineus (L.) Nutt.; Vaccinium stamineum L.;