Vaccinium arboreum Marsh.

Locations ofVaccinium arboreum Marsh. in Virginia

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Family
Ericaceae
Botanical Name
Vaccinium arboreum Marsh.
Common Name
Farkleberry, Sparkleberry
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Vaccinium arboreum Marsh.
Comments
Habitat
Sandhill woodlands, dry rocky woodlands over mafic rock, xeric hardpan
forests, and dry slopes of shell-marl ravines. Notable for its occurrence on both strongly nutrient-poor and strongly base-rich substrates; exceptionally tolerant among ericads of high soil calcium and magnesium. Infrequent in the s. Coastal Plain (locally common in sandhill areas); rare in the outer s. Piedmont; mostly south of the James River.
Native Status
Native

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