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Bloodworth, Stefan
Vaccinium myrsinites Lam.
Shiny blueberry
Ericaceae (Heath Family)
USDA Symbol: VAMY3
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
The Shiny Blueberry is a member of the heath family (family Ericaceae) which is widespread, especially on acid soils, with about 1500 species, mostly shrubs, sometimes trees; 15 native tree and many native shrub species in North America. Leaves: usually alternate, simple, elliptical, and not toothed often thick and evergreen, without stipules.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Bibliography
Bibref 996 - Gardening with Native Plants of the South (1994) Wasowski, Sally and Andy WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
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USDA: Find Vaccinium myrsinites in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Vaccinium myrsinites in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-02-18Research By: TWC Staff
