Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Gaylussacia Kunth [320]

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genus_en: Huckleberry

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Ericaceae

family_ja: ツツジ

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distribution_en: N. and S. (most) America

description_en: Genus of about 40 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from woodland and thickets in North and South America, cultivated mainly for their flowers and edible fruits. They have alternate, simple, entire or toothed leaves, and axillary racemes of urn- or bell-shaped flowers in spring. Excellent for a shrub border or open woodland.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in an open frame in autumn, or take softwood cuttings in summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Ericaceae ツツジ科 Show
PB2 Ericaceae ツツジ科 Show
PB3 Ericaceae ツツジ科 Show

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