Dominant Flora of the Ground Cover in Pine Forests of the Apalachicola National Forest
| Genus/Species | Vaccinium myrsinites | Common Name | Shiny blueberry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family | ERICACEAE | Acronym | SHBL |
| Description |
Low-growing shrub with leaves alternate, less than 2 cm long, ovate, spatulate to elliptic, glossy-green, leathery, minutely toothed, evergreen, small stalked glands on lower leaf surface; flowers whitish-red, urn-shaped, March; fruit glossy black at maturity; reaches 20-60 cm. |
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