Vaccinium macrocarpon

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Vaccinium macrocarpon

Vaccinium macrocarpon, commonly known as the American cranberry, is a species of cranberry native to North America. The plant is a member of the Ericaceae family and the Vaccinium genus.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of Vaccinium macrocarpon is /vækˈsɪniəm ˌmækroʊˈkarpɒn/.

Etymology

The genus name Vaccinium comes from the Latin word vaccinus, meaning "of or from cows", possibly referring to the use of the berries as fodder. The species name macrocarpon is derived from the Greek words makros meaning "large" and karpos meaning "fruit", referring to the size of the cranberries produced by this species.

Description

The Vaccinium macrocarpon is a low-growing, trailing plant with slender, wiry stems and small, evergreen leaves. The flowers are dark pink, with a unique "hook" shape at the top of the pistil which gives the plant its common name. The fruit is a large, bright red berry that is tart and slightly bitter.

Related Terms

  • Ericaceae: The plant family to which Vaccinium macrocarpon belongs.
  • Vaccinium: The genus of plants that includes the American cranberry.
  • American cranberry: A common name for Vaccinium macrocarpon.
  • Cranberry: A group of evergreen dwarf shrubs or trailing vines in the subgenus Oxycoccus of the genus Vaccinium.

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