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Vaccinium myrtillus  (low bilberry)

Photo of Vaccinium myrtillus by Virginia Skilton
© Virginia Skilton (Photo ID #8182)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location Opal Hills, Jasper Photographer Virginia Skilton
Habitat high subalpine meadow  
Photo Date June 29, 2006 Upload Date October 23, 2006
Elevation (m) 2162  
UTM Zone # Latitude 52.7436103820801
UTM Easting Longitude -117.610832214355
UTM Northing Photo ID # 8182
Notes Plants common in subalpine and formed large colonies in lower areas of alpine meadows. Shrubs small with stems mainly pointing upwards, giving brushlike appearance. Leaves have small, pointed teeth and strong midveins. Stems strongly angled.


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