Ericaceae Vaccinium membranaceum Dougl. ex Torr.
Blue Huckleberry
Montana Indian - Food, Dried Food
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 63
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Vaccinium membranaceum Dougl. ex Torr.
Scientific name: Vaccinium membranaceum Dougl. ex Torr.
USDA symbol: VAME (
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Common names: Blue Huckleberry
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Fruits sun dried and stored for winter use.
RECRD: 45539 id: 42061