Gaylussacia is a genus of shrubs in the Ericaceae family commonly known as huckleberries. These shrubs are native to North America and are found in a variety of habitats such as rocky hillsides, bogs, and woodland edges. Although the common name huckleberry is often used to describe the shrubs in this genus, there are many other synonyms that are used as well. Some of these include dangleberry, bilberry, sparkleberry, boxberry, and farkleberry. While these names may not be as well known as huckleberry, they are still commonly used in certain regions and among certain groups of people.