Tag Archives: Ericaceae

Know Your Natives – Deerberry

Posted on March 10, 2020 by ANPS Webmaster

Deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum) of the Heath (Ericaceae) family is a medium-sized deciduous shrub that has small bell-shaped flowers with flared corolla lobes. The species occurs from east Texas and Oklahoma, northeast to the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. In Arkansas, it … Continue reading →

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Know Your Natives – Sparkleberry

Posted on December 11, 2018 by ANPS Webmaster

Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum) of the Heath (Ericaceae) family is a blueberry that adds persistent color to the fall-foliage palette. The genus name is ancient, but of no clear meaning–possibly from the Latin vaccinus, “of cows”. The specific epithet is from … Continue reading →

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Neat Plant Alert – Pinesap

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Eric Hunt

One of North America’s most intriguing native plants is in bloom now in Central Arkansas. Pinesap (Monotropa hypopitys) is a parasitic plant found in high quality forests in scattered counties throughout Arkansas. You’re most likely to find it along the … Continue reading →

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Native Plant Report – Ouachita National Trail – Perry County

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Eric Hunt

Spring is in full swing in the Ouachita Mountains! The first ANPS Native Plant hike of 2015 was on April 11. Seven enthusiastic participants enjoyed a spectacular spring day in the forest. A full hike report will appear in the … Continue reading →

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Know Your Natives- Indian Pipe

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Webmaster ANPS

Indian Pipe (aka Ghost Plant and Corpse Plant) (Monotropa uniflora) is a herbaceous plant that occurs across most of North America and even in Asia.  Although widespread, it is generally scarce or rare in occurrence.  It belongs to its own … Continue reading →

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Ouachita Huckleberries in the Rain

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Webmaster ANPS

A group of die-hard native plant lovers met in Crystal Springs on a rainy May 16 in pursuit of black huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata), the only true huckleberry in Arkansas.  Arkansas Native Plant Society (ANPS) members in attendance were Susan Hooks, … Continue reading →

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