Herpothamnus Small, Man. S.E. Fl., 1017, 1507, fig. p. 1017. 1933

Vines, trailing, (0.5-)0.7-1.8(-3) dm, rhizomatous. Leaves persistent. Inflorescences axillary, racemes, 2-4-flowered, borne on growth of preceding year. Pedicels articulated with calyx. Flowers: sepals 5; petals 5, connate for nearly their entire lengths, corolla urceolate; stamens 10, included, (ca. 2.5 mm); anthers without awns; tubules ca. 1 mm, with terminal pores. Berries 5-locular. Seeds 5-10.

Species 1: se United States.

SELECTED REFERENCES Kirkman, W. B. and J. R. Ballington. 1990. Creeping blueberries (Ericaceae: Vaccinium sect. Herpothamnus): A new look at V. crassifolium including V. sempervirens. Syst. Bot. 15: 679-699. Uttal, L. J. 1986. The taxonomic position of Vacciniumsempervirens (Ericaceae). Rhodora 88: 515-516.