Vaccinium macrocarpum
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Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY) -
Doug McGrady (CC via Flickr)
A low, sprawling shrub that grows in acidic bogs, wet peatlands & rich fens. The edible fruit is a Thanksgiving staple. A key to northeastern Vacciniums can be found in Go Botany at this link.
Native Plant of the Month
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
large cranberry
Type:
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Moisture:
Wet
Light:
Sun
