Fauna
Plant · GBIF taxon 2882868

Lowbush Blueberry

Vaccinium angustifolium

Also known as Wild Lowbush Blueberry, Low Sweet Blueberry, Late Lowbush Blueberry

Lowbush blueberry forms dense subterranean clonal colonies across acidic barrens and rocky uplands of eastern North America. White, urn-shaped flowers bloom in late spring to support early emerging native bees, followed by deep blue glaucous fruit that sustains birds and mammals. The glossy green leaves transform into dense carpets of fiery crimson each autumn.

DeciduousBerry-BearingNative
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Autotrophic (photosynthesis)
Predators
  • Black Bear
  • White-Tailed Deer
  • Ruffed Grouse
ThreatsHabitat loss, invasive species, climate change
HabitatsBoreal forests, sandy barrens, rocky uplands, bog margins
Life spanPerennial (clones can live over 100 years)
Classification
  1. OrderEricales
  2. FamilyEricaceae
  3. GenusVaccinium
  4. SpeciesVaccinium angustifolium
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
  • Spotting Spring Blooms: Look for tiny white to pinkish urn-shaped flowers opening in late spring.
  • Autumn Color: Watch for dense carpets of low shrubs turning brilliant crimson in early autumn.
  • Habitat Cues: Search sandy barrens, rocky ridges, and thin acidic soils where sun reaches the ground.
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