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Lingonberry

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Vaccinium

About

Vaccinium vitis-idaea (lingonberry, partridgeberry, mountain cranberry or cowberry) is a short evergreen shrub in the heath family that bears edible fruit, native to boreal forest and Arctic tundra throughout the Northern Hemisphere from Eurasia to North America. Lingonberries are picked in the wild and used to accompany a variety of dishes in Northern Baltoscandia and Russia. Commercial cultivation is undertaken in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and in many other regions of the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lingonberry?
The scientific name of Lingonberry is Vaccinium vitis-idaea.
What kingdom does Lingonberry belong to?
Lingonberry belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Lingonberry belong to?
Lingonberry belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Lingonberry belong to?
Lingonberry belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Lingonberry belong to?
Lingonberry belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does Lingonberry belong to?
Lingonberry belongs to the family Ericaceae.
What genus does Lingonberry belong to?
Lingonberry belongs to the genus Vaccinium.