Vaccinium membranaceum (Mountain Huckleberry) See Hardy to -25° F

Hardy to -25° F

These trees are commonly associated with other species: oak

by Annette Cottrell and Joshua McNichols

Leaves have three distinctly sharp-toothed lobes and are generally found only at the base of the plant

Vaccinium membranaceum (Mountain Huckleberry) See Hardy to -25° FPlant Description: One of the many PNW native huckleberry species, this shub has rounded, toothed leaves. Like other huckleberry species, flowers in Spring through early summer with light, creamy pink bell shaped flowers followed by blue black purple berries that ripen in the summer. Huckleberries are in the same genus as blueberries and are some of the most favored foraged edibles, high in antioxidants and vitamin c. They can be eaten fresh, cooked,