Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Vaccinium vitis-idaea (pronunciation: /vækˈsɪniəm ˈvaɪtɪs aɪˈdeɪə/), commonly known as lingonberry or cowberry, is a short evergreen shrub in the heath family that bears edible fruit. The name Vaccinium vitis-idaea is derived from Latin, with "Vaccinium" meaning "berry" and "vitis-idaea" meaning "vine of Mount Ida", a mountain in Crete.
Description
Vaccinium vitis-idaea is a small shrub typically 10–30 cm in height, and is native to boreal forest and Arctic tundra throughout the Northern Hemisphere from Eurasia to North America. It has leathery, evergreen leaves and produces a small, red, edible fruit similar to a cranberry.
Uses
The berries of Vaccinium vitis-idaea are used in culinary applications such as jams, jellies, and syrups. They are also used in traditional medicine, particularly in Scandinavia, for ailments such as urinary tract infections.
Related Species
Vaccinium vitis-idaea is closely related to other members of the Vaccinium genus, such as the blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) and the cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vaccinium vitis-idaea
- Wikipedia's article - Vaccinium vitis-idaea
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