Question: Hi! I am new to CT (New England in general) and am super excited about discovering all the plants around. …
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Hi! I am new to CT (New England in general) and am super excited about discovering all the plants around. I recently came across what I believe is a Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata). I would love to eat their berries when they start becoming ripe. Never had a huckleberry before! My question is, are there any look-a-like plants I should be concerned about? I want to be sure I am eating the berries of a huckleberry and not something potentially toxic. Picture attached. Thanks!
Answer
Dear csrain, yes, you have photographed Gaylusaccia baccata. The entire leaves with resin dots (use magnification) on both sides of the leaf blades and black fruits without bloom that are sweet tasting are good identifying characteristics. Enjoy them later in the growing season!
