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Vaccinium dentatum
Vaccinium dentatum Sm.
Ohelo, Stiff-leaf Ohelo, Hawaiian Blueberry, Tropical Blueberry
Ericaceae (Heath Family)
Synonym(s): Vaccinium dentatum var. argutidens, Vaccinium dentatum var. lanceolatum
USDA Symbol: VADE2
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Typically 1 to 6 feet. Occasionally to 10 feet in height.
Fruit: Berry. Red when mature.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , Pink , GreenBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Flowers are pinkish-red abaxially and greenish-white adaxially.
Distribution
USA: HINational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU |
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Vaccinium dentatum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Vaccinium dentatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Vaccinium dentatum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-25Research By: Joseph A. Marcus