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Shiny blueberry

Vaccinium myrsinites

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

12 to 18 inches tall, woody plant with 1/2 inch glossy leaves and 3/8 inch waxy, bell-shaped flowers

Habitat:

spotted in sandy field of scrub-like vacant lot

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Vaccinium myrsinites

Species ID Suggestions

Shiny Blueberry

Vaccinium myrsinites

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Comments (4)
auntnance123
Thanks so much, Planter, for the ID. This is a lovely little plant.
Planter
Wonderful little Florida native blueberry. Nice pictures!
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PublishedMarch 14, 2012

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