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Search Term(s): Vaccinium angustifolium   (1 record found)

ERICACEAE
Heath Family
Vaccinium angustifolium  (late lowbush blueberry)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Vaccinium: from the Latin for bilberry; angustifolium: narrow leaf
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Shrub
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Rocky woodlands and dry slopes
State Status
Rare/Historical
Piedmont Status
Rare/Historical
Coastal Plain Status
Rare/Historical
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Parts used: Fruit, Leaf. Fruit used to strengthen small capillaries in the eyes and for varicose veins. Also used to decrease allergic response and prevent urinary tract infections and gastric ulcers. Leaf used to help to lower blood sugar levels and for acute alkaline pH cystitis.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Upland Forest (Chestnut Oak Woodland)
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