Vaccinium cespitosum, June 8, 2022
V. cespitosum, in fruit, Linkins Lake Trail, 11,900’, August 28, 2022
Common & scientific name
Dwarf bilberry, Vaccinium cespitosum
Family
Heath, Ericaceae
Location
Lincoln Creek, 10,250’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Leaves widest above the middle, distinguishing it from its (sometimes) neighbor Vaccinium scoparium or V. myrtillus, but likes its neighbors, producing sweet little blueberries come August!