Noun
A genus of ericaceous shrubs including the various kinds of blueberries and the true cranberries.
Source: Webster's dictionaryOxycoccus * Vaccinium oxycoccos or Oxycoccus palustris (common cranberry, northern cranberry or cranberry) is widespread throughout the cool temperate northern hemisphere, including northern Europe, northern Asia and northern North America. Source: Internet
Oxycoccoides ** Vaccinium erythrocarpum – Southern Mountain Cranberry ;Subgenus Vaccinium: All the other species, with thicker, upright woody shoots and bell-shaped flowers. Source: Internet
Some species of blackberries and raspberries of the genus Rubus have been cultivated since the 17th century, while smooth-skinned blueberries and cranberries of the genus Vaccinium have been cultivated in the United States for over a century. Source: Internet
The traditional English name for Vaccinium oxycoccos, fenberry, originated from plants found growing in fen (marsh) lands. Source: Internet
Vaccinium ** Vaccinium uliginosum L. – Northern (or Bog) Bilberry (or Blueberry); syn. Source: Internet