Vaccinium myrtillus  (low bilberry)

© 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
Latitude	52.7436103820801
Longitude	-117.610832214355
Photo ID #	8182
Comments	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.