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== Vaccinium corymbosum == | == Vaccinium corymbosum == | ||
[[File:Vaccinium_corymbosum(01).jpg|thumb|right|Vaccinium corymbosum in | [[File:Vaccinium_corymbosum(01).jpg|thumb|right|Vaccinium corymbosum in bloom]] | ||
'''Vaccinium corymbosum''', commonly known as the '''northern highbush blueberry''', is a species of [[Vaccinium]] native to eastern North America. It is an important commercial fruit crop | '''Vaccinium corymbosum''', commonly known as the '''northern highbush blueberry''', is a species of [[Vaccinium]] native to eastern North America. It is an important commercial fruit crop and is widely cultivated for its sweet, edible berries. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
Vaccinium corymbosum is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 3 meters. The leaves are simple, ovate to elliptical, and measure 3 to 8 cm in length. They are dark green in color and turn red or purple in the fall. | |||
The flowers are bell-shaped, white to pale pink, and appear in clusters in the spring. The fruit is a berry, 5 to 16 mm in diameter, that ripens to a deep blue color. The berries are sweet and rich in [[antioxidants]]. | |||
This species is native to the eastern United States and Canada, from [[Maine]] to [[Florida]], and west to [[Minnesota]] and [[Louisiana]]. It thrives in acidic soils and is commonly found in [[ | == Habitat and Distribution == | ||
This species is native to the eastern United States and Canada, from [[Maine]] to [[Florida]], and west to [[Minnesota]] and [[Louisiana]]. It thrives in acidic soils and is commonly found in [[wetlands]], [[bogs]], and [[forests]]. | |||
== Cultivation == | == Cultivation == | ||
Vaccinium corymbosum is widely cultivated for its fruit, which is consumed fresh, frozen, or processed into products such as [[jams]], [[jellies]], and [[juices]]. It requires acidic soil with a pH of 4.5 to 5.5 and benefits from mulching and irrigation. | |||
Several cultivars have been developed to improve yield, fruit size, and disease resistance. Popular cultivars include 'Bluecrop', 'Jersey', and 'Duke'. | |||
== Uses == | == Uses == | ||
The berries of | The berries of Vaccinium corymbosum are rich in [[vitamin C]], [[vitamin K]], and [[dietary fiber]]. They are also a source of [[anthocyanins]], which are believed to have health benefits. | ||
In addition to their nutritional value, the berries are used in [[traditional medicine]] for their purported anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. | |||
== Related Pages == | == Related Pages == | ||
* [[Vaccinium]] | * [[Vaccinium]] | ||
* [[Berry]] | * [[Berry]] | ||
* [[Antioxidant]] | |||
* [[Deciduous plant]] | |||
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{{Taxonbar|from=Q157456}} | {{Taxonbar|from=Q157456}} | ||
[[Category:Vaccinium | [[Category:Vaccinium]] | ||
[[Category:Edible fruits]] | |||
[[Category:Flora of North America]] | [[Category:Flora of North America]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:27, 16 February 2025
Vaccinium corymbosum[edit]
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Vaccinium corymbosum, commonly known as the northern highbush blueberry, is a species of Vaccinium native to eastern North America. It is an important commercial fruit crop and is widely cultivated for its sweet, edible berries.
Description[edit]
Vaccinium corymbosum is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 3 meters. The leaves are simple, ovate to elliptical, and measure 3 to 8 cm in length. They are dark green in color and turn red or purple in the fall.
The flowers are bell-shaped, white to pale pink, and appear in clusters in the spring. The fruit is a berry, 5 to 16 mm in diameter, that ripens to a deep blue color. The berries are sweet and rich in antioxidants.
Habitat and Distribution[edit]
This species is native to the eastern United States and Canada, from Maine to Florida, and west to Minnesota and Louisiana. It thrives in acidic soils and is commonly found in wetlands, bogs, and forests.
Cultivation[edit]
Vaccinium corymbosum is widely cultivated for its fruit, which is consumed fresh, frozen, or processed into products such as jams, jellies, and juices. It requires acidic soil with a pH of 4.5 to 5.5 and benefits from mulching and irrigation.
Several cultivars have been developed to improve yield, fruit size, and disease resistance. Popular cultivars include 'Bluecrop', 'Jersey', and 'Duke'.
Uses[edit]
The berries of Vaccinium corymbosum are rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, and dietary fiber. They are also a source of anthocyanins, which are believed to have health benefits.
In addition to their nutritional value, the berries are used in traditional medicine for their purported anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
