Cranberry

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Cranberry

Cranberry (/ˈkrænbɛri/), from the genus Vaccinium, is a type of evergreen shrub that grows in wet areas, such as bogs or wetlands. The fruit is a berry that is larger than the leaves of the plant; it is initially light green, turning red when ripe. It is edible, but with an acidic taste that usually overwhelms its sweetness.

Etymology

The name "cranberry" derives from "craneberry", first named by early European settlers in America who felt the expanding flower, stem, calyx, and petals resembled the neck, head, and bill of a crane.

Related Terms

  • Vaccinium: The genus of plants to which the cranberry belongs.
  • Berry: A small, pulpy, and often edible fruit. Cranberries are a type of berry.
  • Bog: Wet muddy ground too soft to support a heavy body, where cranberries often grow.
  • Wetland: Land consisting of marshes or swamps; saturated land, where cranberries often grow.

Medical Uses

Cranberries have been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in preventing symptoms such as painful, burning urination. This may be beneficial for individuals suffering from Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).

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