Below is a list of all known varieties for Huckleberry. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bearberry (Arctostaphylos) | A small, red berry from a ground-hugging shrub; generally bland or slightly bitter, and primarily consumed by wildlife. |
| Bilberry Huckleberry (V. Myrtillus) | The European species, often called bilberry or whortleberry; is botanically a huckleberry-like fruit. |
| Black Huckleberry (Eastern) | The most common species of true huckleberry in Eastern North America; known for its small, black, strongly flavored fruit. |
| Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) | The most common species of true huckleberry in Eastern North America; known for its small, black, strongly flavored fruit. |
| Black Huckleberry (Jelly Grade) | A culinary distinction for the small, dark fruit with high acid content, primarily used for making clear, firm jellies. |
| Blue Huckleberry (V. Cyanococcus) | A general term often used interchangeably with blueberry or lowbush varieties in certain regions. |
| Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Brachycera) | A rare, low-growing species that produces highly flavored, dark blue fruit. |
| Cascade Huckleberry (V. Deliciosum) | A Western species; known for its sweet, powder-blue fruit found at high elevations in the Cascade Mountains. |
| Cascade Huckleberry (Vaccinium Deliciosum) | A Western species; known for its sweet, powder-blue fruit found at high elevations in the Cascade Mountains. |
| Dangleberry Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Frondosa) | A species of true huckleberry native to the Eastern US; produces small, sweet, powder-blue fruit. |
| Farkleberry (Vaccinium Arboreum) | A small, hard berry with a dry, mealy texture that is edible but not widely consumed; often used in wildlife forage. |
| Foraged Huckleberry | A distinction emphasizing berries gathered from natural habitats, often valued for intense, uncultivated flavor. |
| Garden Huckleberry (Solanum Nigrum) | A species of nightshade (not a true huckleberry); produces small, dark purple-black fruit that is edible when fully ripe (Note: must be cooked to ensure safety). |
| Grouse Whortleberry (Vaccinium Scoparium) | A small, tart red huckleberry species found at high elevations in the Western US. |
| Hairy Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Mosieri) | A species found in the Southeastern US; known for its slightly hairy leaves and dark, aromatic fruit. |
| Huckleberry | A small, deep-purple berry native to the Pacific Northwest, closely related to the blueberry but with a distinctly sweet and intense flavor, highly valued for jams and pies. |
| Huckleberry Gold | A small, round berry similar in appearance to a blueberry but with a more pronounced flavor. |
| Huckleberry Jam Grade | A culinary distinction for berries selected for their intense flavor and high pectin/acid content, ideal for making preserves. |
| Huckleberry Liqueur | The spirit infused with huckleberries; known for its unique sweet, complex, and slightly earthy flavor. |
| Huckleberry Syrup Grade | A culinary distinction for berries selected for their intense color and strong flavor, ideal for reducing into syrups. |
| Mountain Huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum) | A species of huckleberry native to the mountainous regions of western North America, prized for its large size and sweet, rich flavor. |
| Red Huckleberry | A small, bright red, tart berry native to the coastal forests of western North America, prized for its flavor in preserves and syrups. |
| Red Huckleberry (Vaccinium Parvifolium) | A small, bright red, tart berry native to the coastal forests of Western North America; excellent for preserves. |
| Sun-Dried Huckleberry | Berries that have been air-dried or sun-dried; used as a snack or in trail mixes. |
| Swamp Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Dumosa) | A species found in swampy and sandy soils; produces small, black, flavorful fruit. |
| Thinleaf Huckleberry (Vaccinium Ovalifolium) | A species found at higher elevations; prized for its blue color and excellent sweet-tart flavor. |