huckleberry plant Huckleberry is a name used in North America for several plants in two closely related genera in the family *Ericaceae: Gaylussacia* and *Vaccinium*. While some *Vaccinium* species, such as the Red Huckleberry, are always called huckleberries, other species may be called blueberries or huckleberries depending upon local custom. Similar Vaccinium species in Europe are called bilberries. Berries range in color according to species from bright red, through dark purple, and into the blues. In taste the berries range from tart to sweet, with a flavor similar to that of a blueberry, especially in blue/purple colored varieties. [Wikipedia : ] WIKIPEDIA:Huckleberries gaylussacia spp. vaccinium spp. vaccinium berry plant requires discussion