Vaccinium angustifolium

Vaccinium angustifolium, commonly known as the Lowbush Blueberry or the Wild Blueberry, is a species of blueberry native to eastern and central Canada and the northeastern United States.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of Vaccinium angustifolium is /vækˈsɪniəm æŋˌɡʌstɪˈfoʊliəm/.

Etymology

The genus name Vaccinium comes from the Latin word for bilberry, vaccinium. The species name angustifolium is derived from Latin angustus meaning 'narrow', and folium meaning 'leaf', referring to the plant's narrow leaves.

Description

Vaccinium angustifolium is a low-growing, deciduous shrub usually 15–30 cm (6–12 in) tall, though occasionally reaching up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. The leaves are glossy blue-green in summer, turning a variety of yellow, red, and purple colors in the fall. The flowers are white, bell-shaped, 5 mm (0.20 in) long. The fruit is a small sweet dark blue to black berry.

Related Terms

Vaccinium: The genus to which Vaccinium angustifolium belongs.
Blueberry: A common name for plants in the genus Vaccinium.
Deciduous: A term referring to plants that shed their leaves annually.
Shrub: A small to medium-sized woody plant.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Vaccinium angustifolium
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