''Gaylussacia tomentosa'', commonly known as the hairy dangleberry or hairytwig huckleberry, is a plant species native to the coastal plains of the southeastern United States (

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described this species as ''Vaccinium tomentosum'' in 1878. It was given its current name in 1897. ''Gaylussacia tomentosa'' is a shrub up to 200 cm (80 inches) tall, spreading by means of underground rhizomes hence sometimes forming huge colonies. Leaves are dull green or yellow-green on the upper surface, pale green and waxy on the underside. Flowers are in dangling groups of 2–4, greenish-white. Fruits are dark blue or occasionally white, sweet and juicy.Flora of North America, ''Gaylussacia tomentosa'' (A. Gray) Pursh ex Small, 1897. Hairy dangleberry
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