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Questions and Answers: 2014

Question: I would like to know if this plant growing in the wild in a remote area of the asia belong …

  • Question

    I would like to know if this plant growing in the wild in a remote area of the asia belong to the blueberry family

    Answer

    Dear sarodvr, the plant you've photographed certainly appears to be in the Ericaceae (heath family). The five connate (i.e., fused) petals with an urceolate shape and pentamerous flowers all suggest this, as does the character of the inflorescence and foliage. Best wishes.