Vaccinium caespitosum
(Dwarf Blueberry)
Vaccinium caespitosum, Crystal Lakes, Summit Co. 6166
Vaccinium caespitosum, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 6905
Vaccinium caespitosum, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 4420
Vaccinium caespitosum, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 6919
Vaccinium caespitosum, Lake Dillon, Summmit Co. 4974
| Scientific Name | Vaccinium caespitosum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | VACE |
| Common Name | Dwarf Blueberry, Dwarf Bilberry | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 23587 |
| Family | Ericaceae (Heath) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Monatane to alpine (8000 to 13000 ft.); ground cover in forests, along stream and pond banks. Plant: Very short shrub, often tufted; brown (not green), rounded stems, 2 to 10 inches tall. Leaves: Smooth, shiny, oblanceolate to obovate leaves 1/4 to 1-1/2 inch long, toothed edges. Inflorescence: Small cylindrical to urn-shaped nodding red, pinkish or white flowers less than 1/4-inch long. Bloom Period: July. Fruit: Blue to rarely black berries, 1/4 to 1/3-inch across; glaucous. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, SEINet and US Forest Service Fire Effects Information System. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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