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| Identification |
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Genus
Vaccinium
Species
vitis-idaea
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
mountain cranberry
lingonberry
cowberry
red whortleberry
Family
ERICACEAE
Specimen number
S12737
Data source
DyePl p70;GrUnFr p98;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 stems of Vaccinium vitis-idaea as well as the leaves have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Red and red are common colors produced with Mountain cranberry (also known as lingonberry, cowberry or red whortleberry). Mountain cranberry is used in Lapland for dyeing. Fabrics dyed with these plant parts include wool, linen and cotton.
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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 red colored with excellent acidity. Vaccinium vitis-idaea is typically used in jelly. Mountain cranberry (sometimes called lingonberry, cowberry or red whortleberry) has been traditionally used 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
Stems
Leaves
Dye color
red,yellow
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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
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Jelly
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
red colored with excellent acidity
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Vaccinium vitis-idaea is self fertile. Mountain cranberry (in some places called lingonberry, cowberry or red whortleberry) is thought to originate from Lapland and Northern Europe.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Vaccinium vitis-idaea is evergreen.
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