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American Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon

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The American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a species in the genus Vaccinium. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (12 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Vaccinium macrocarpon (American Cranberry)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish arándano americano

French canneberge à gros fruits

German Großfrüchtige Moosbeere

Similar Species in Vaccinium

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Vaccinium meridionale

Vaccinium angustifolium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Cranberry?

The scientific name of American Cranberry is Vaccinium macrocarpon. It belongs to the genus Vaccinium.

Where does American Cranberry live?

American Cranberry is found in Found across Europe (12 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway.

What family does American Cranberry belong to?

American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) belongs to the genus Vaccinium, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.

What kingdom does American Cranberry belong to?

American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of American Cranberry?

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