Vaccinium Corymbosum (Noun)
Meaning
High-growing deciduous shrub of eastern North America bearing edible blueish to blackish berries with a distinct bloom; source of most cultivated blueberries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The vaccinium corymbosum is a staple of many American gardens, prized for its sweet and nutritious fruit.
- Wild vaccinium corymbosum bushes can be found growing in acidic soils throughout eastern North America.
- To successfully cultivate vaccinium corymbosum, the soil must be highly acidic and consistently moist.
- The vaccinium corymbosum is an important food source for many animals, including birds, deer, and small mammals.
- Among its various cultivars, the vaccinium corymbosum has been selectively bred to produce fruits ranging in size from small marbles to large plums.