Vaccinium pallidum
Vaccinium pallidum
Vaccinium pallidum (pronunciation: vuh-SIN-ee-um PAL-id-um), commonly known as the Blue Ridge blueberry or hillside blueberry, is a species of flowering plant in the heath family, Ericaceae. It is native to the eastern United States, where it is typically found in dry, open woods and rocky slopes.
Etymology
The genus name Vaccinium is derived from the Latin word "vaccinus", meaning "of or pertaining to cows". The species epithet pallidum comes from the Latin "pallidus", meaning "pale", likely referring to the plant's pale leaves.
Description
Vaccinium pallidum is a deciduous shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 1.5 m (5ft). The leaves are alternately arranged, oval, and up to 5 cm (2.0 in) long. The flowers are bell-shaped, white to pink, and appear in late spring. The fruit is a blue-black berry, ripening in late summer.
Distribution and habitat
Vaccinium pallidum is native to the eastern United States, from Maine south to Georgia and west to Wisconsin and Arkansas. It is typically found in dry, open woods, rocky slopes, and heath balds.
Related terms
- Ericaceae: The heath or heather family, a large family of flowering plants nearly all of which are shrubs.
- Deciduous: A term referring to plants that shed their leaves at the end of the growing season.
- Berry: A type of fleshy fruit without a stone produced from a single flower containing one ovary.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vaccinium pallidum
- Wikipedia's article - Vaccinium pallidum
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