Vaccinium ovatum

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Vaccinium ovatum
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Berry
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Flower
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V. ovatum
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Vaccinium ovatum
Pursh 1813

Evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) is a common wild edible in coastal California. Fruits are similar to small, astringent blueberries, but when ripe enough to shrivel, they are sweet and delicious.

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