Red Huckleberry, Vaccinium parvifolium | Native Plants PNW
Red Huckleberries are a good source of Vitamin C and many prefer their flavor over cranberries. The berries are sometimes used in pies, jellies, jams or preserves. Hikers consider them a great treat for a quick snack on the trail.
Vaccinium parvifolium - Wikipedia
Vaccinium parvifolium, the red huckleberry, is a species of Vaccinium native to western North America. Description. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 4 metres (13 feet) tall with bright green shoots with an angular cross-section.
How to Harvest, Cook and Eat the Red Huckleberry | Hank Shaw
Aug 15, 2016 · Foraging, harvesting, preparing and eating the red huckleberry, Vaccinium parvifolium. This is an amazing red berry that lives on the West Coast.
Red huckleberry is a deciduous shrub from 1-4 m tall, with strongly angled twigs and bright green stems. The 10-25 mm leaves are elliptic to ovate, thin, and with a sharp point at the tip. The flowers are greenish to pinkish, and the blossoms are solitary in the axils of the lowest leaves of the youngest shoots.
Red Huckleberry Benefits And Uses - Simply and Naturally
Jul 3, 2024 · Red Huckleberry benefits and uses include its high antioxidant content, health benefits for digestion and inflammation reduction, and versatility in recipes such as jams, baked goods, and smoothies. Red Huckleberry ( Vaccinium parvifolium ) is a type of edible fruit that belongs to the heath family, Ericaceae.
Pacific Northwest Native Plant Profile: Red huckleberry ...
Feb 25, 2023 · Graceful, open, and vibrantly green, red huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) is a quintessential Pacific Northwest native shrub. It’s not often used in garden situations, but it ought to be, considering its beauty and wildlife appeal.
Red Huckleberry - Vaccinium parvifolium - PNW Plants
Red Huckleberry. When Europeans first came upon the Pacific Northwest they found that the coastal Indian tribes foraged for the red waxy fruit of the Red Huckleberry. Though they are sour when eaten fresh, the berries can be preserved in jams …