- Vaccinium - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Many species are native to North America, including NC, and grow well in our local climate and acidic soils There are multiple cultivars Some are heat tolerant, early fruiting, late fruiting, or disease resistant Quick ID Hints: Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: The most serious pests are birds that devour fruits
- Vaccinium
Basionym - Type TYPE: Vaccinium uliginosum Linnaeus, typ cons Distribution Map Photo Gallery Species [Family identification key]
- Vaccinium: Huckleberry - Portland Nursery
Of the four hundred fifty or so species of fruiting shrubs that come under the genus Vaccinium and found throughout North America and mountainous regions of South America, about a dozen are native to parts of the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon
- Vaccinium | Blueberry, Cranberry Huckleberry | Britannica
Vaccinium, genus of about 450 species of shrubs, in the heath family (Ericaceae), found widely throughout the Northern Hemisphere and extending south along tropical mountain ranges, especially in Malesia The shrubs are erect or creeping, with alternate deciduous or evergreen leaves
- Vaccinium L. - US Forest Service
Several species of Vaccinium are valued for their edible fruits Historically, Native Americans consumed blueberries fresh or dried them for winter consumption (Vander Kloet 1988)
- Vaccinium Species (Ericaceae): Phytochemistry and Biological Properties . . .
Vaccinium is a common and widespread genus of shrubs or dwarf shrubs in the heath family (Ericaceae) Humans eat the fruits of many species, and some are of commercial importance, including cranberry, blueberry, bilberry (whortleberry), lingonberry (cowberry), and huckleberry
- Vaccinium: Identification, Health Benefits, Uses, Invasive Concerns . . .
The Vaccinium genus is well known for its edible fruit, most notably blueberries, cranberries, and huckleberries These shrubs thrive in acidic soils, particularly in North America, and are widely cultivated for both commercial and home gardens
- Vaccinium | Landscape Plants | Oregon State University
Fruit a berry with numerous seeds Native range from the Arctic to the tropical mountains, also a few species in southern Africa Vaccinium: an ancient name, its origin is disputed
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