Ericaceae FAMILY
Gaylussacia dumosa
Gaylussacia dumosa
Edibility
3/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Gaylussacia dumosa is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 0.30 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeEastern N. America - Newfoundland to Florida and Louisiana.
HabitatDry barrens and pinelands[ 43 Title Gray's Manual of Botany.Eighth Edition Publication Author Fernald. M. L. Publisher American Book Co.; New York Year 1950 ISBN 0442222505 Description A bit dated but a good and concise flora of the eastern part of N. America. ] near the coast[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ].