Vaccinium scoparium, June 13, 2023
Linkins Lake trail, 11,700’, June 27, 2023
Common & scientific name
Broom huckleberry, Vaccinium scoparium
Family
Heath, Ericaceae
Location
Ridge above Turkey Rock, 11,000’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Found mostly near treeline, tightly packed with leaves widest at or below the middle, distinguishing it from its (sometimes) neighbor Vaccinium cespitosum, but likes its neighbor, producing sweet little berries come August!
In fruit, Ptarmigan area, 11,000’, August 12, 2023