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| Identification |
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Genus
Vaccinium
Species
macrocarpon
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
cranberry
Family
ERICACEAE
Specimen number
S8469
Data source
ColorNat p14;GrUnFr p96;MedPl p278
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The berries of Vaccinium macrocarpon have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Pink and pink are common colors produced with Cranberry. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (The mordants used for fixing the dye include: alum, tin, chrome.)
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
urinary antiseptic
Medicinal parts
Fruit
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are oval-shaped, red colored. It has an excellent acidity. Vaccinium macrocarpon if frequently used in sweets. Cranberry is most often used cooked. This plant may have beneficial uses as a urinary antiseptic. The fruit and the leaves are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Berries
Dye color
pink,reddish gold
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Aug 01 - Aug 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Sweets
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
oval-shaped, red colored
Flavor / texture
has an excellent acidity
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Vaccinium macrocarpon to produce fruit. Crops can be harvested throughout August. Cranberry is considered to have originated from North America and Northern Asia.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Vaccinium macrocarpon is evergreen.
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