Vaccinium parvifolium
Sm.
California red huckleberry, Red bilberry, red huckleberry
Vaccinium parvifolium is a shrub that is native to California, and also found in Oregon and Washington.
Bloom Period
The blue points on the map indicate observations in Calflora.
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Arid West: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands
Mountains, Valleys and Coast: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
canyons
Redwood Forest, Red Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest
[nativeplantspnw.com] Bird & Mammal Food Source: As with all the other huckleberries and blueberries, Red Huckleberry is a favorite food of a variety of birds and mammals including thrushes, pigeons, towhees, ptarmigans, and grouse; and bears, raccoons, chipmunks, foxes, skunks and deer mice. The twigs and foliage are also an important browse for deer, mountain goat, and elk. Small mammals will also browse Red Huckleberry. It is a preferred food of Mountain Beaver.
