Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
423697

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Riley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1922: 185 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423029

Common Names

  • Glaucous Vaccinium
  • Glaucous Blueberry
  • Glaucous Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium glaucescens (also called mountain blueberry, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub native to western North America. It has small, dark green leaves and small, bell-shaped white flowers. The shrub is found in a variety of habitats, including mountain meadows, bogs, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control on slopes. It can also be used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium glaucescens is a small, white, bell-shaped flower, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium glaucescens is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to the Pacific Northwest and can be found in moist, shady areas. It prefers acidic soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or autumn. Layering can be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Vaccinium glaucescens

Vaccinium glaucescens is native to North America and can be found in many nurseries and garden centers.

Vaccinium glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium glaucescens?

Vaccinium glaucescens

What is the common name of Vaccinium glaucescens?

Gray-leaved blueberry

What is the habitat of Vaccinium glaucescens?

It is found in wet, acidic soils in open woods or thickets

Species in the Vaccinium genus

Vaccinium absconditum, Vaccinium acosta, Vaccinium acrobracteatum, Vaccinium acutissimum, Vaccinium adenandrum, Vaccinium adenanthum, Vaccinium adenochaetum, Vaccinium adenotrichum, Vaccinium affine, Vaccinium affinis, Vaccinium africanum, Vaccinium agusanense, Vaccinium aitapense, Vaccinium alainii, Vaccinium alaskaense, Vaccinium alatum, Vaccinium albicans, Vaccinium albidens, Vaccinium almedae, Vaccinium altiterrae, Vaccinium altomontanum, Vaccinium alvarezii, Vaccinium amakhangium, Vaccinium amamianum, Vaccinium amazonicum, Vaccinium ambivalens, Vaccinium ambyandrum, Vaccinium amoenum, Vaccinium amphoterum, Vaccinium amplexicaule, Vaccinium amplifolium, Vaccinium ampullaceum, Vaccinium andringitrense, Vaccinium angiense, Vaccinium angulatum, Vaccinium angulatum, Vaccinium angulosum, Vaccinium angustifolium, Vaccinium angustilimbum, Vaccinium antipodum, Vaccinium apiculatum, Vaccinium apophysatum, Vaccinium appendiculatum, Vaccinium apricum, Vaccinium arboreum, Vaccinium arbutoides, Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Vaccinium arcuatum, Vaccinium ardisioides, Vaccinium arenarium,

Species in the Ericaceae family