bear huckleberry

Gaylussacia ursina (M.A.Curtis) Torr. & A.Gray

Gaylussacia ursina, known as bear huckleberry, is a species in the Ericaceae family. It was first described in 1846 by (M.A.Curtis) Torr. & A.Gray. This plant is native to the southeastern United States, occurring in the states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Description

Gaylussacia ursina is a member of the genus Gaylussacia within the Ericaceae family. It is commonly referred to as bear huckleberry in English. The species was formally published in 1846 by (M.A.Curtis) Torr. & A.Gray. Its geographic distribution is limited to the southeastern region of the United States, specifically found in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.