Huckleberry
Huckleberry
Huckleberry (/ˈhʌkəlˌbɛri/) is a common name for plants in two closely related genera in the family Ericaceae: Gaylussacia and Vaccinium. The term "huckleberry" is a North American variation of the English dialectal name variously called "hurtleberry" or "whortleberry" for the bilberry.
Etymology
The name 'huckleberry' is derived from the Old English hūcluc, meaning 'little sphere'. This is in reference to the shape of the huckleberry fruit. The term was later adopted in North America, and applied to various plants and their fruits in the family Ericaceae.
Description
Huckleberries are small, round fruits that grow on shrubs in the Ericaceae family. They are similar in appearance and taste to blueberries (Vaccinium species), but are typically darker in color and have a more tart flavor. Huckleberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.
Related Terms
- Gaylussacia: A genus of plants in the Ericaceae family, some species of which are commonly known as huckleberries.
- Vaccinium: A genus of plants in the Ericaceae family, which includes blueberries, cranberries, and some species also known as huckleberries.
- Ericaceae: A family of flowering plants, commonly known as the heath or heather family, which includes the huckleberry plants.
Usage
The term 'huckleberry' is also used in an idiomatic expression in the English language, 'I'm your huckleberry', which means 'I'm just the person you're looking for'.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Huckleberry
- Wikipedia's article - Huckleberry
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