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Alpine Cranberry

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Near Threatened

About

The Alpine Cranberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) is a species in the genus Vaccinium. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Vaccinium vitis-idaea (Alpine Cranberry)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Wol-gyul

French airelle rouge

German Preiselbeere

Similar Species in Vaccinium

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Not Evaluated

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Vaccinium meridionale

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpine Cranberry?

The scientific name of Alpine Cranberry is Vaccinium vitis-idaea. It belongs to the genus Vaccinium.

What is the conservation status of Alpine Cranberry?

Alpine Cranberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alpine Cranberry live?

Alpine Cranberry is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Alpine Cranberry belong to?

Alpine Cranberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) belongs to the genus Vaccinium, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.

What kingdom does Alpine Cranberry belong to?

Alpine Cranberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Alpine Cranberry?

The closest relatives of Alpine Cranberry in the genus Vaccinium include Alpine Bilberry, Alpine Blueberry, American Blueberry, American Cranberry, Andean blueberry.