Huckleberries are shrubs in the heath family, and are closely related to blueberries and cranberries
Huckleberries are shrubs in the heath family, and are closely related to blueberries and cranberries
In general, they're sometimes called Eastern huckleberries
In general, they're sometimes called Eastern huckleberries
Their small, spring flowers form smooth, dark blue or purple-black berries held in clusters, like blueberries.
Their small, spring flowers form smooth, dark blue or purple-black berries held in clusters, like blueberries.
The other group, Western huckleberries, are in the Vaccinium genus
The other group, Western huckleberries, are in the Vaccinium genus
These shrubs grow along the Pacific Coast from central California into southeastern Alaska and have red, blue, black, or purple berries, depending on the species.
These shrubs grow along the Pacific Coast from central California into southeastern Alaska and have red, blue, black, or purple berries, depending on the species.
About 12 different species of huckleberries exist between the two types. The fruit ranges from mildly sweet to tart.
About 12 different species of huckleberries exist between the two types. The fruit ranges from mildly sweet to tart.