Bogberry, Moorberry, Fen berry, Small Cranberry
Vaccinium palustris

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A creeping low shrub. It has thin shoots. The leaves are small and 8-16 mm long by 3-6 mm wide. They are leathery and greyish underneath. The flowers are red and in drooping groups. The fruit are red and 10-18 mm across. They are edible.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in swamps. It grows best in open well lighted areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Britain, Central Asia, Europe, Kazakhstan, North America, Scandinavia, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Oxycoccos palustris Pers.;