Gaylussacia tomentosa, commonly known as the hairy dangleberry[3] or hairytwig huckleberry,[4] is a plant species native to the coastal plains of the southeastern United States (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas).

[5] Asa Gray described this species as Vaccinium tomentosum in 1878.

Gaylussacia tomentosa is a shrub up to 200 cm (80 inches) tall, spreading by means of underground rhizomes hence sometimes forming huge colonies.

Leaves are dull green or yellow-green on the upper surface, pale green and waxy on the underside.

Fruits are dark blue or occasionally white, sweet and juicy.