Shawiash (Kutenai) – Black Huckleberry – Vaccinuim Membranaceum
General Description: Deciduous shrub with yellow or pink flowers
Growing Pattern: Spreads with shoots
Height: 1 – 1.5 meters
Soil Type: Light sandy, well drained soil. Can also grow in very acid soils.
Watering: Medium, but drought tolerant
Sun Exposure: Sun to partial shade
Usually found at: Thickets, woodland edges, moist woods
Edibility: Edible fruit raw or cooked. Sour but delicious. Can dry fruit for winter. High in vitamin c.