Vaccinium scoparium, June 17, 2022
Common & scientific name
Broom huckleberry, Vaccinium scoparium
Family
Heath, Ericaceae
Location
Blue Lake Trail, 11,300’
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!