Velvetleaf Blueberry Vaccinium myrtilloides

Other common names: Sourtop Blueberry, Velvetleaf Huckleberry French names: Airelle fausse-myrtille Family: Heath Family (Ericaceae) Group: Blueberries Distinctive features: Shrub; Stem and leaves covered with fine hairs, like velvet. Similar species:   •   Blueberries - See the Blueberries page. Flowers: Summer;  White;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire;  Undersides covered with fine hairs. Trunk: Covered with fine hairs. Fruit/Seeds: Delicious edible blue berries. Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas;  Clearings in woods, dry or moist soils. Edible: The berries are delicious. Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 405    Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 298    Native/Non-native: Native Status: common, all over Ontario. Photographs: 43 photographs available, of which 1 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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