Gaylussacia ursina explained

Gaylussacia ursina, the bear huckleberry, is a plant species native to the southern Appalachians (Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas).^[1]

Gaylussacia ursina is a shrub up to 200 cm (80 inches) tall, sometimes forming huge colonies. Flowers are in groups of 4–6, greenish-white. Fruits are black, sweet and juicy.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Gaylussacia%20ursina.png Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
2. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250065729 Flora of North America, Gaylussacia ursina (M. A. Curtis) Torrey & A. Gray, 1846. Bear or mountain huckleberry
3. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/15578158#page/122/mode/1up Curtis, Moses Ashley 1843. American Journal of Science, and Arts 44(1): 82–83
4. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/14317397#page/145/mode/1up Torrey, John & Gray, Asa 1848. Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Science, new series 3: 49-56
5. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/14317397#page/171/mode/1up Torrey, John & Gray, Asa 1848. Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Science, new series 3: plate X (10)