Vaccinium: meaning, definitions and examples
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Vaccinium
[ vรฆkหsษชniษm ]
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:
๐ต๐น Vaccรญnio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคเฅเคธเฅเคจเคฟเคฏเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Vaccinium
๐ฎ๐ฉ Vaccinium
๐บ๐ฆ Vaccinium
๐ต๐ฑ Vaccinium
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใฏใใใฆใ
๐ซ๐ท Vaccinium
๐ช๐ธ Vaccinium
๐น๐ท Vaccinium
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฑ์ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงูุณููููู
๐จ๐ฟ Vaccinium
๐ธ๐ฐ Vaccinium
๐จ๐ณ ่ถๆฉๅฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ Vaccinium
๐ฎ๐ธ Vaccinium
๐ฐ๐ฟ Vaccinium
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฅแชแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ Vaccinium
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.