Empetrum atropurpureum Purple crowberry (Empetraceae) Evergreen shrub

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Empetrum atropurpureum
Purple crowberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Empetrum atropurpureum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Labrador to Quebec, south to Michigan. It is a member of the Empetraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Purple crowberry.

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Latin Name:  Empetrum atropurpureum
Common Name:  Purple crowberry
Family:  Empetraceae
Author:  Fern.&Wieg.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Granitic or acidic gravel and sands on mountains[43].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[177]. The flavour is watery with a slightly medicinal flavour that is improved by freezing[183]. The fruit is usually mixed with sugar and acid fruits such as cranberries and then cooked[183]. They are a good currant substitute in puddings[183].

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