Vaccinium formosum
Southern Blueberry, Southern Highbush Blueberry
Other regional names: Swamp Highbush Blueberry
- Swamp Highbush Blueberry
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Vaccinium formosum (commonly known as Southern Blueberry or Southern Highbush Blueberry) is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Vaccinium is notably large, comprising more than 450 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia