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Flora

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The Trailhead is located in Lake County, Florida. map

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(352) 429-5566

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Shiny Blueberry

Shiny Blueberry
(Vaccinium myrsinites)
photo: Joyce Stefancic

Heath family.

Flowers from November to June.

A branched evergreen shrub with glossy green, alternate leaves. Height is usually less than 2 feet. Flowers are pink to white and bell-shaped. Berries are edible and blue-black when ripe.

Shiny Blueberry is found throughout Florida.

Shiny Blueberry (flowers)

Shiny Blueberry (flowers)
(Vaccinium myrsinites)
photo: Louise Hunt