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Vaccinium tenellum
Vaccinium tenellum Aiton
Small Black Blueberry
Ericaceae (Heath Family)
Synonym(s): Cyanococcus tenellus
USDA Symbol: VATE3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub , Shrub
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: To about 30 inches in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Flowers white, tinged pink.
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , MS , NC , VANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | UPL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Vaccinium tenellum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Vaccinium tenellum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Vaccinium tenellum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-01-04Research By: Joseph A. Marcus