Vaccinium (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen or deciduous berry-bearing shrubs of northern hemisphere: cranberries; blueberries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Vaccinium species are commonly found in acidic soils and moist environments in the northern hemisphere.
- The Vaccinium genus includes several popular edible berries such as blueberries and cranberries.
- Vaccinium myrtillus, also known as bilberry, is a type of fruit-bearing shrub native to Europe.
- The Vaccinium shrubs are often used as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive foliage and vibrant berries.
- Vaccinium angustifolium, or lowbush blueberry, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America.