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Empetrum nigrum Crowberry Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Empetrum nigrum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Empetraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Crowberry. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Empetrum nigrum Common Name: Crowberry Family: Empetraceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: 0.5 Habitat: Moors and mountain tops, and in the drier parts of blanket bogs[17].
General Uses: A purple dye is obtained from the fruit[115].
Can be used for groundcover in exposed locations[200]. Plants should be spaced about 25cm apart each way[208].
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