Vaccinium scoparium, July 8, 2021
Common & scientific name
Broom huckleberry, Vaccinium scoparium
Family
Heath, Ericaceae
Location
Mountain Boy, 12,200
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Found mostly above treeline, tightly packed with leaves widest at or below the middle, distinguishing it from its (sometimes) neighbor Vaccinium cespitosum, but likes its neighbor, producing sweet little berries come August!