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Bear Huckleberry, scientifically known as Gaylussacia ursina, is a shrub native to the southeastern United States, specifically found in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Bear Huckleberry (Latin: Gaylussacia ursina) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bear Huckleberry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Bear Huckleberry is a member native to GEO, NCA, SCA, and TEN. Bear Huckleberry thrives in partial sun to full sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Bear Huckleberry grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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