Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viride
ID:
422635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ashe

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Torreya 25: 11 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421967

Common Names

  • Viride Vaccinium
  • Green Blueberry
  • Green Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium viride (also called Greenleaf Vaccinium, Greenleaf Blueberry, and Greenleaf Bilberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It typically grows in acidic soils in bogs, heaths, and mountains. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and bell-shaped, white flowers. The edible blue-black berries are tart and acidic.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium viride is used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten raw or used to make jams, jellies, and wines. The leaves are also used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium viride is a small, white bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium viride is a perennial shrub native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late winter or early spring and planted in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Vaccinium viride

Vaccinium viride is native to the island of Hokkaido in Japan.

Vaccinium viride FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium viride?

Vaccinium viride

What is the common name of Vaccinium viride?

Viride vaccinium

What is the family of Vaccinium viride?

Ericaceae

Species in the Vaccinium genus

Vaccinium absconditum, Vaccinium acosta, Vaccinium acrobracteatum, Vaccinium acutissimum, Vaccinium adenandrum, Vaccinium adenanthum, Vaccinium adenochaetum, Vaccinium adenotrichum, Vaccinium affine, Vaccinium affinis, Vaccinium africanum, Vaccinium agusanense, Vaccinium aitapense, Vaccinium alainii, Vaccinium alaskaense, Vaccinium alatum, Vaccinium albicans, Vaccinium albidens, Vaccinium almedae, Vaccinium altiterrae, Vaccinium altomontanum, Vaccinium alvarezii, Vaccinium amakhangium, Vaccinium amamianum, Vaccinium amazonicum, Vaccinium ambivalens, Vaccinium ambyandrum, Vaccinium amoenum, Vaccinium amphoterum, Vaccinium amplexicaule, Vaccinium amplifolium, Vaccinium ampullaceum, Vaccinium andringitrense, Vaccinium angiense, Vaccinium angulatum, Vaccinium angulatum, Vaccinium angulosum, Vaccinium angustifolium, Vaccinium angustilimbum, Vaccinium antipodum, Vaccinium apiculatum, Vaccinium apophysatum, Vaccinium appendiculatum, Vaccinium apricum, Vaccinium arboreum, Vaccinium arbutoides, Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Vaccinium arcuatum, Vaccinium ardisioides, Vaccinium arenarium,

Species in the Ericaceae family