Vaccinium: meaning, definitions and examples

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Vaccinium

 

[ vรฆkหˆsษชniษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Vaccinium refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae, which includes shrubs and small trees. Many species within this genus produce edible berries, such as blueberries and cranberries, which are popular for their health benefits and culinary uses.

Synonyms

blueberry, cranberry, huckleberry

Examples of usage

  • Vaccinium berries are rich in antioxidants.
  • Scientists study Vaccinium for its pest resistance.
  • The Vaccinium plant thrives in acidic soils.
  • Many gardeners cultivate Vaccinium species for their fruit.

Translations

Translations of the word "Vaccinium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Vaccรญnio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅˆเค•เฅเคธเฅ€เคจเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vaccinium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Vaccinium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vaccinium

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Vaccinium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฏใ‚ฏใƒใƒ‹ใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Vaccinium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Vaccinium

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Vaccinium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฑ์‹ ๋Š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงูƒุณูŠู†ูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Vaccinium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Vaccinium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถŠๆฉ˜ๅฑž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Vaccinium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Vaccinium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Vaccinium

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Vaccinium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Vaccinium

Etymology

The term 'Vaccinium' has its origins in the Latin word 'vaccinium', meaning 'a berry' or 'the bilberry'. This genus was formally described by the botanist Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century. Linnaeus' classification helped consolidate a number of closely related shrubs and small trees that produce berries with similar characteristics. The name reflects the broader family of Ericaceae, known for its various genera that exhibit remarkable diversity in growth forms and fruit types. Over time, Vaccinium has become a significant genus in both agriculture and horticulture, especially in North America, where blueberries and cranberries have become key crops. The interest in Vaccinium species continues to grow due to their nutritional value and adaptability to various growing conditions.