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Search Term(s): Vaccinium pallidum (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Vaccinium pallidum (1 record found)
ERICACEAE
Heath Family
Heath Family
Vaccinium pallidum (lowbush blueberry)
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Synonym
Vaccinium vacillans Kalm ex Torr.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Vaccinium: from the Latin for bilberry; pallidum: pale, pallid
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Shrub
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex
Habitat
Dry wooded slopes and flats in moist to well-drained soils
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern
North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
5
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Fruit used by many wildlife species; host plant for Callophrys henrici (Henry's Elfin Butterfly), Celastrina argiolus (Spring Azure Butterfly) and Satyrium liparops (Striped Hairstreak Butterfly).
Wetland Indicator Status
NI
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Ancient Sand Ridge ForestForest Interior (Upland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Upland Coastal Plain)
Upland Forest (Chestnut Oak Woodland)
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